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Gaeco launches Operation Samaritano to investigate R$ 37 million fraud

Operation Samaritano Gaeco philanthropic fraud capitalization bonds Londrina

The Special Action Group to Combat Organized Crime (Gaeco) of the Paraná Public Ministry has launched Operation Samaritano to dismantle a scheme involving the diversion of funds intended for charitable institutions. The investigation targets a capitalization bond distributor based in Londrina and associated companies suspected of misappropriating resources from philanthropic titles.

Authorities executed 17 search and seizure warrants across cities in Paraná, including Londrina, Ibiporã, and Maringá, as well as in São Paulo, specifically the capital and Itupeva. The judiciary has ordered the seizure of assets and the freezing of up to R$ 36,913,661.48, representing the estimated initial loss to the affected entities.

Identified victims include the National Federation of Apaes (Fenapaes), the Irmandade Santa Casa de Londrina, and the Londrina Cancer Hospital. Investigators allege that until 2019, the group inflated expenses using fraudulent or duplicate invoices from shell companies. Following regulatory changes in 2020, the group reportedly adapted the scheme using simulated promotion contracts to retain funds that should have been deposited directly into the accounts of the beneficiary organizations.

Entities

Brazil · Fenapaes · Gaeco · Hospital do Câncer de Londrina · Irmandade Santa Casa de Londrina · Londrina · Ministério Público do Maranhão · Santa Casa de Londrina

Claims

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] Gaeco launched Operation Samaritano to dismantle a scheme diverting funds from philanthropic institutions. dev.tnonline.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] In Buriticupu, R$ 1,684,091.30 was transferred to Ricco Farma Distribuidora Ltda via 39 transactions.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Victims of the bond scheme include Fenapaes, Santa Casa of Londrina, and the Londrina Cancer Hospital. dev.tnonline.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The court ordered the seizure of assets and blocking of up to R$ 36,913,661.48. dev.tnonline.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The transfers in Buriticupu occurred on the same day former mayor João Carlos Teixeira da Silva was removed from office.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] 17 search and seizure warrants were executed in Paraná and São Paulo. dev.tnonline.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Medicines related to the Buriticupu transfers have not been located in the municipal stock.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Auditors in Buriticupu could not locate the transferred pharmaceutical products in the municipal stock.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] In Buriticupu, R$ 1,684,091.30 was transferred to Ricco Farma Distribuidora Ltda via 39 bank operations.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Fenapaes, Santa Casa de Londrina, and Hospital do Câncer de Londrina were victims of the scheme. dev.tnonline.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The judiciary ordered the seizure of assets and blocking of up to R$ 36,913,661.48. dev.tnonline.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Gaeco launched Operation Samaritano to dismantle a scheme diverting funds from philanthropic capitalization bonds. dev.tnonline.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br

Sources

Operação Tântalo II do Gaeco desmantela esquema criminoso que desviou mais de R$ 56 milhões do erário, no Maranhão [www.amarcosnoticias.com.br]
Polícia investiga golpe contra idosos com empréstimos e PIX sem autorização no Rio - ErreJota Notícias [errejotanoticias.com.br]
Gaeco mira desvio de R$ 37 milhões de Apae, Santa Casa e Hospital do Câncer de Londrina (PR) | TNOnline [dev.tnonline.com.br]
Operação da Equatorial flagra açougues, bar e choperia com "gato" de energia em Parauapebas - Portal Pebinha de Açúcar - 19 anos [pebinhadeacucar.com.br]
Operação Samaritano, do Gaeco, apura desvios de recursos destinados a entidades - O Maringá [omaringa.com.br]
Gaeco mira desvio de R$ 37 milhões de Apae, Santa Casa e Hospital do Câncer de Londrina (PR) | TNOnline [tnonline.uol.com.br]