Barretos Civil Police Execute Search Warrant in Fraud Probe

The Civil Police’s Judicial Police Center in Barretos, São Paulo, carried out a search and seizure at the home of a 28‑year‑old suspect on 17 July. The investigation targets a fraud scheme in which the suspect posed as an intermediary for judicial real‑estate auctions, prompting multiple victims to transfer large sums of money for properties that were never delivered. Police seized mobile phones, documents, banking records and other electronic evidence to further clarify the alleged criminal network.

Victims reported being misled by falsified documents and repeated delays, indicating a systematic pattern of deception across several cities in the state. The operation aims to uncover the full extent of the illegal activities and secure additional proof for prosecution.