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Federal Police target cryptocurrency pyramid schemes in Operation São Silvestre
The Brazilian Federal Police have launched Operation São Silvestre to dismantle criminal groups operating cryptocurrency-based financial pyramids. The investigation targets platforms that promised unrealistic monthly returns of up to 70% through fraudulent bitcoin operations and automated trading robots.
Authorities have secured a judicial freeze on assets totaling R$ 100 million belonging to 15 individuals and 13 companies. The operation involves the execution of 12 search and seizure warrants across ten cities in the states of Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Pernambuco.
The fraudulent schemes operated primarily between 2018 and 2020, impacting more than 10,000 victims both within Brazil and internationally. The investigation focuses on companies including F2 Trading and Wish Money. Those involved face charges including criminal association, fraud, money laundering, and crimes against the national financial system.
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Anvisa · Bahia · Brazil · Child Rescue Coalition · Civil Police · Civil Police of Brazil · Curitiba · F2 Trading · Federal Police · Federal University of Rio de Janeiro · Instituto Selecon · Interpol
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The crypto scheme affected more than 10,000 victims between 2018 and 2020. www.criptonoticias.com.br · www.metro1.com.br · sbtnews.sbt.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Authorities blocked R$ 100 million in assets related to the crypto fraud investigation. www.criptonoticias.com.br · www.metro1.com.br · sbtnews.sbt.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Operation Pseudographos is investigating falsified financial documents in Guaíba. jornaltimoneiro.com.br · acusticafm.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A criminal group in the Federal District used a 'parallel tribunal' to punish members. imprensapublica.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Operation São Silvestre targets cryptocurrency pyramid schemes. www.criptonoticias.com.br · www.metro1.com.br · sbtnews.sbt.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police seized 450,000 smuggled cigarettes in Presidente Prudente. agoranointerior.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Operation Mariposa IV investigates the storage of child sexual abuse material. www.acidadeonline.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police are investigating a woman suspected of managing a drug faction's finances from prison. circuitomt.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A criminal group used fake auction websites to move R$ 40 million. www.cnnbrasil.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The schemes promised monthly returns of up to 70%. www.criptonoticias.com.br · sbtnews.sbt.com.br · www.metro1.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The investigation involves 15 individuals and 13 companies. www.criptonoticias.com.br · sbtnews.sbt.com.br · www.metro1.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The operation involves 12 search and seizure warrants in ten cities across five Brazilian states. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · www.criptonoticias.com.br · www.metro1.com.br