Rio Grande do Norte recovers R$ 11.2 million through Operação Emirados

An agreement reached through Operação Emirados will result in the return of R$ 11.2 million to the public coffers of Rio Grande do Norte. The settlement, facilitated by the state's Special Action Group to Combat Tax Evasion (GAESF/RN), requires the funds to be paid within 150 days.

The investigation, launched in June, uncovered a scheme involving systematic tax evasion, asset concealment, and ideological falsehood within the fuel station and food wholesale sectors. The group allegedly used shell companies and intermediaries, known as “laranjas”, to hide the true beneficiaries of illicit resources and evade state taxes.

The R$ 11.2 million restitution will be composed of cash seized during precautionary measures, previously blocked judicial funds, and the sale of high-end assets, including businesses, equipment, and real estate. Additionally, negotiations are underway to address a potential tax liability of up to R$ 28 million through an individual tax transaction with the State Attorney General's Office.