Brazil cell phone theft trends and recovery operations

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [DISPUTED] Eight search and seizure warrants were executed in Rio de Janeiro and Nova Iguaçu as part of Operation Malebolge.
• [DISPUTED] Four search and seizure warrants were executed in Rio de Janeiro.
• [● 5 SOURCES] The Federal Police indicted 25 individuals, including businessman José Marcos de Moura, for involvement in a R$ 1.4 billion fraud scheme involving parliamentary amendments.
• [● 5 SOURCES] The Overclean investigation involves suspected corruption, embezzlement, criminal organization, and money laundering.
• [● 4 SOURCES] The Civil Police launched Operation Engodo Digital to dismantle a criminal group.
• [● 4 SOURCES] The Malebolge operation targets a group using falsified documents and corrupting service agents to fraudulently issue CPFs in Rio de Janeiro.
• [● 4 SOURCES] Operation Golpe da Fé targets a financial pyramid scheme involving a fake digital bank linked to an evangelical church, promising 10% monthly returns.
• [● 4 SOURCES] Operation Última Chamada recovered more than 6,000 stolen or robbed cell phones across Brazil.
• [● 4 SOURCES] Authorities used the National Database of Restricted Cell Phones to identify and notify users of stolen devices.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Authorities blocked more than R$ 21.4 million in bank accounts.
• [● 3 SOURCES] The group is investigated for illegal gambling, money laundering, tax evasion, and criminal organization.
• [● 3 SOURCES] The Federal Police launched Operation Pacto Simulado to investigate migration fraud.

Timeline

1. 5 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Bahia police recover 500 stolen phones in Mobile 360° operation

   The Bahia Civil Police recovered approximately 500 stolen mobile phones during the Mobile 360° Operation, which inspected 600 establishments to combat the illegal trade of stolen devices.

2. 6 days ago

   [CRIME] 3 sources

   Brazil launches second phase of mobile phone trade crackdown

   Brazil has launched the second phase of ‘Operation Last Call’ to combat illegal mobile phone trade and the sale of stolen or improperly imported devices through integrated federal inspections.

3. 17 days ago

   [CRIME] 4 sources

   Brazilian authorities dismantle mobile phone theft ring

   Brazilian authorities launched the ‘Frankmobile’ operation to dismantle a major criminal network involved in the theft, technical alteration, and illegal resale of mobile phones in São Paulo and Goiás.

4. 18 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Pará authorities and residents respond to theft incidents

   Police and residents in Pará, Brazil, have responded to separate criminal incidents involving a suspected cellphone thief in Belém and a serial thief arrested in Marabá.

5. 23 days ago

   [CRIME] 4 sources

   Curitiba Municipal Guard recovers 100 stolen cell phones

   The Curitiba Municipal Guard recovered 100 cell phones during a recent integrated operation. Devices are being cataloged by the Civil Police for identification and return to owners.

6. about 1 month ago

   [CRIME] 4 sources

   Brazilian police recover hundreds of stolen mobile phones

   Police and municipal guards in Santos and Curitiba have recovered hundreds of stolen mobile phones through targeted operations against theft and the illegal trade of stolen devices.

7. about 1 month ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Brazil implements IMEI checks to identify stolen cell phones

   Brazil is implementing new measures to identify stolen cell phones using IMEI verification during police stops and through national operations like Operation Last Call.

8. about 1 month ago

   [CRIME] 182 sources

   Brazil recovers over 6,000 stolen cell phones in national operation

   Brazil's Operation Última Chamada has recovered over 6,000 stolen cell phones, involving 100 arrests and 33,000 notifications to users of stolen devices.

9. about 2 months ago

   [CRIME] 11 sources

   Brazil police launch operations to recover stolen mobile devices

   Brazilian police are conducting operations to recover stolen mobile phones, notifying users via messages and summoning buyers in Espírito Santo, while promoting the 'Celular Seguro' digital protection tool.

10. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Brazil reports decline in cell phone thefts and street robberies

    Brazil saw a 9% drop in cell phone thefts and robberies in 2025, while Rio de Janeiro reports its lowest street robbery levels in 22 years.

11. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 13 sources

    Brazil reports drop in cellphone thefts, Rio shows rise

    Brazil saw a 7.7% drop in cellphone thefts in 2025, averaging 95 stolen per hour, while Rio de Janeiro recorded a 19% increase and Paraná led the South with the highest rate.

12. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Brazil sees spate of cell phone thefts at retail outlets

    Two separate thefts in Brazil – a Rio Branco shop lost about 170 phones and other electronics, while a Maceió pizza place had delivery phones stolen and CCTV sabotaged.

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