The Civil Police of Pernambuco launched this Wednesday (4) the third phase of the operation “Integration”, which investigates a money laundering scheme from illegal gambling. The action resulted in the arrest of lawyer and influencer Deolane Bezerra, in addition to other targets.
According to authorities, the investigation began in December 2022, after the seizure of approximately R$180,000. Since then, the operation has been expanding the range of information and data collected, culminating in today’s action.
Money laundering scheme
The officer responsible for the operation explained that the money laundering scheme is divided into three phases: placement, concealment and integration of the money into the assets of those involved. The current phase of the operation, called “Integration”, aims to combat precisely this last stage.
“We are investigating a criminal organization that originated through operations in the illegal gambling sector and basically the criminal organization has the function and the large volume of money it generates from its primary activity, the need to operate in the field of money laundering in order to have its assets regularized,” said the delegate during a press conference.
The operation served 19 arrest warrants and 24 search and seizure warrants in several states, including São Paulo and Minas Gerais. Among the items seized were aircraft, luxury cars and a helicopter.
Impact on the companies investigated
Authorities reported that there was a strong restriction on the assets of the companies involved, which could impact their functionality in the coming days. The police have not yet released the exact number of warrants served, but confirmed that at least one target is on the run.
The Civil Police have issued a warning to the public about the use of betting platforms, even legal ones. “People need to be aware of how they use them. Despite being a legal company, it is also a game. Gambling is addictive. This is causing some families to have financial difficulties,” the police chief highlighted.
This content was originally published in Gang laundered money from illegal gambling, explains Civil Police in operation that arrested Deolane Bezerra on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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