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Alexandre Pires investigated in Brazilian illegal mining probe
The Brazilian Federal Police are conducting 'Operação Disco de Ouro', an investigation into a large-scale money laundering scheme involving the illegal sale of cassiterite. Investigators suspect the mineral was extracted from Yanomami indigenous lands.
Brazilian singer Alexandre Pires has been identified as a person of interest in the probe. Police documents suggest Pires may have received more than R$ 31 million through companies linked to the scheme, including Metalsur. The investigation alleges that a Swiss company, Gerald Metals Sarl, paid approximately US$ 20.4 million for a shipment of cassiterite that was never delivered, receiving a load of gravel instead.
While search and seizure warrants have been executed and Pires' mobile phone was seized, the singer has not been arrested. His legal defense has denied all allegations, stating he has never been involved in illegal mining activities.
Entities
Alexandre Pires · Brazilian Federal Police · Coaf · Diego Possebon · Federal Police · Gerald Metals Sarl · Metalsur · Metalsur Comercial de Aços Eireli · Pedro Geromel · Polícia Federal
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The singer's legal team denies any involvement in illegal mining activities. paraguayoindependiente.com · www.gazetaweb.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The investigation involves the illegal extraction of minerals from Yanomami indigenous lands. paraguayoindependiente.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Singer Alexandre Pires allegedly received over R$ 31 million from companies involved in the investigation. fatoamazonico.com.br · www.gazetaweb.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Federal Police are investigating a money laundering scheme linked to the illegal sale of cassiterite. paraguayoindependiente.com · fatoamazonico.com.br · www.gazetaweb.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A Swiss company, Gerald Metals Sarl, allegedly received a shipment of gravel instead of the negotiated cassiterite. fatoamazonico.com.br · www.gazetaweb.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The criminal group is suspected of moving and concealing more than US$ 48 million. fatoamazonico.com.br