# Brazil intensifies multi-pillar anti-organized crime program

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-authorities-target-influencerled-r16-billion-moneylaundering-network
> Updated: 2026-08-18T12:47:34.000Z. Sources: 229. Developments: 55.

The Brazilian government has significantly escalated its fight against organized crime through the “Brasil Contra o Crime Organizado” program. This initiative, backed by an R$11 billion budget, focuses on the financial asphyxiation of criminal factions, prison modernization, and enhanced forensic and intelligence capabilities. In its first two months, the program reported a R$3 billion impact, including 18,855 arrests and the seizure of 134.8 tonnes of drugs.

Key strategic developments include the establishment of National Anti-Faction and Anti-Fraud Offices in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, and the creation of a National Database of Ultra-violent Criminal Organizations to map faction structures. The Financial Activities Control Council (COAF) has also expanded its presence in Rio and São Paulo to disrupt illicit financial flows. To support these efforts, the government is upgrading 138 prisons to maximum-security standards.

Law enforcement has targeted high-level financial networks and celebrity influencers. Operation Narco Fluxo investigated a R$1.6 billion money-laundering scheme involving digital platforms and illegal betting, leading to the arrests of several influencers and funk artists. Additionally, investigations have uncovered criminal treasurers for the Comando Vermelho and schemes involving the diversion of parliamentary funds. 

Legislative efforts are also advancing, with new laws like the “Raul Jungmann Law” (Law 15.358/2026) targeting ultra-violent groups and bills to accelerate the auction of seized criminal assets. In Rio de Janeiro, authorities are implementing plans to reoccupy territories currently controlled by militias and factions, integrating security forces with social services.

## Claims

- The Lei Antifacção provides new tools to combat organisations that use violence to commit crimes, dominate territory, restrict rights and economically exploit entire communities. (corroborated by 13 sources)
- Moreira emphasized the need for the Public Ministry to develop uniform understandings of the law’s application to ensure coordinated institutional action. (corroborated by 13 sources)
- The Ministério Público do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (MPRJ) held a meeting on Friday the 31st to discuss the Lei Antifacção and challenges posed by ultra‑violent criminal organisations. (corroborated by 12 sources)
- Procurador‑geral de Justiça Antonio José Campos Moreira said the new legislation is a response to the advance of ultra‑violent criminal organisations that exert territorial and social dominance over ​ (corroborated by 12 sources)
- The State of São Paulo recorded a 10 % increase in femicides in the first half of 2026. (corroborated by 12 sources)
- The electricity tariff flag will remain yellow in August. (corroborated by 12 sources)
- The STF judgment was unanimous. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The STF ordered the creation of a permanent Federal Police task force dedicated to dismantling organized crime in Rio de Janeiro. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The ruling requires the Union to guarantee budget support and give priority to COAF, the Federal Revenue Service, and the Rio de Janeiro State Treasury in investigations. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The new strategy shifts focus from raids in favelas to targeting three pillars of organized crime: armed groups, economic activities, and institutional networks. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The strategy has led to the arrest of high‑level state officials, including judges, legislators, police officers and former mayors. (corroborated by 9 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Rio de Janeiro implements new strategies to combat organized crime

Rio de Janeiro is intensifying efforts against organized crime through data-sharing partnerships, a state-backed plan to reoccupy militia-controlled communities, and increased prison surveillance.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mprj-officials-discuss-organized-crime-threats-to-democracy

### 2026-08-01: Rio de Janeiro Public Ministry discusses new anti‑facção law

The Rio de Janeiro Public Ministry met on 31 July 2026 to discuss the new Lei Antifacção, with officials stressing uniform legal interpretation and new tools to fight ultra‑violent criminal groups.

27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-de-janeiro-public-prosecutors-office-discusses-new-anti-faction-law-to-combat-organized-crime

### 2026-07-27: Brazil Supreme Court shifts crime‑fighting strategy in Rio de Janeiro

Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered a permanent Federal Police task force to target armed groups, illicit economies and corrupt officials in Rio, shifting crime‑fighting from favela raids to a three‑pillar strategy.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-supreme-court-ruling-redefines-crime-fighting-strategy-in-rio-de-janeiro

### 2026-07-21: Brazil's Detran-SP Announces 283-Vehicle Auction Amid New Online Auction Regulations

Brazil's Detran‑SP will auction 283 seized vehicles in Lorena and Roseira from 3 August, while a new Contran rule mandates all seized‑vehicle sales be conducted online nationwide.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-detran-sp-announces-283-vehicle-auction-amid-new-online-auction-regulations

### 2026-07-20: Brazil issues manual to help victims of surging digital banking fraud

Brazil's new anti‑fraud manual warns of soaring digital scams, cites billions in losses, and outlines steps like MED refunds, reporting, and blocking cards to protect victims, especially the elderly.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bank-fraud-schemes-cost-so-paulo-residents-over-r-30000

### 2026-07-20: Brazilian Congress pushes several bills to strengthen fight against organized crime

Brazil pushes bills to add an insignificance principle and label organized‑crime offenses as heinous, hosts a Brazil‑Italy crime‑fighting conference, debates jury removal for such cases, and faces U.S. sanction

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-moves-to-classify-organizedcrime-offenses-as-hedonistic-crimes-amid-us-sanctions-debate

### 2026-07-19: Brazil's STF Minister Flávio Dino Sends Leaders' Statements to Federal Police

Brazil's STF minister Flávio Dino sent party leaders' statements to the Federal Police as part of an investigation into alleged misuse of parliamentary amendments, after blocking R$119 million of assets from PL

51 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maranho-secretary-raimundo-cutrim-sent-to-house-arrest-by-brazil-supreme-court

### 2026-07-18: Vehicle fraud scams hit buyers in Panama and Mexico

Police arrested a suspected car‑sale scammer in Panama, while Mexican authorities expose Facebook‑based auto‑financing frauds in Chihuahua, affecting hundreds of consumers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vehicle-fraud-scams-hit-buyers-in-panama-and-mexico

### 2026-07-15: Brazil police arrest two suspects in fake‑lawyer scam targeting victims

Brazil police arrested two suspects in a fake‑lawyer fraud after victims lost R$ 293 k and R$ 65 k, warning the public to verify payment requests.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-police-arrest-two-suspects-in-fakelawyer-scam-targeting-victims

### 2026-07-13: Brazil sees surge in used‑car transaction scams, experts warn

Brazil's used‑car market faces a 314% rise in fraud, with 174 k reported scams in early 2025. Experts urge documentation checks, price verification, in‑person meetings, and platform use to curb fraud.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-sees-surge-in-usedcar-transaction-scams-experts-warn

### 2026-07-11: Brazil police warn of online scams stealing money from car and parts buyers

Brazil police report two online scams: a malicious tracking app that stole R$1,940 from a buyer, and a fake vehicle sale that defrauded victims of R$10,500 via Pix.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-police-warn-of-online-scams-stealing-money-from-car-and-parts-buyers

### 2026-07-11: Lula leads poll over Flávio Bolsonaro in 2026 Brazilian election

BTG/Nexus poll shows Lula at 40 % vs Bolsonaro 34 % for first round; second‑round tie 47 %‑44 %; rejection 46 % for Lula, 50 % for Bolsonaro.

35 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-lula-cuts-border-crime-budget-as-rightwing-politicians-face-intensified-legal-actions

### 2026-07-07: Brazil Federal Police launch Operation Fake Fisher against Seguro Defeso fraud in Maranhão

Brazil's Federal Police raided law‑firm offices and homes in São Luís on 7 July, exposing a scheme that fraudulently claimed about 552 Seguro Defeso benefits, causing an estimated R$3.7 million loss; suspects面面

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-federal-police-dismantle-fishing-benefit-fraud-in-maranho

### 2026-07-06: Brazil's Receita Federal launches border auction and probes tipped recycling truck in Dionísio Cerqueira

Brazil's Receita Federal announced a July 2026 auction of seized vehicles and equipment in Dionísio Cerqueira and is handling a tipped recycling truck, whose driver fled a police stop in Barracão, leaving cargo

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-receita-federal-launches-border-auction-and-probes-tipped-recycling-truck-in-dionsio-cerquei

### 2026-07-04: Brazil's Justice Ministry Launches Rio de Janeiro Anti‑Drug Office

Brazil’s Justice Ministry opened a National Anti‑Drug Office in Rio de Janeiro to integrate federal, state and municipal forces against organized crime, adding intelligence support, prison upgrades and monthly

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-justice-ministry-launches-rio-de-janeiro-antidrug-office

### 2026-07-03: Brazil opens Rio de Janeiro anti‑fraud office to coordinate federal and state security

Brazil’s Justice Ministry opened a National Anti‑Fraud Office in Rio de Janeiro to boost federal‑state coordination against organized crime, expanding COAF’s role and prison security measures.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-opens-rio-de-janeiro-antifraud-office-to-coordinate-federal-and-state-security

### 2026-07-03: Brazil Justice Ministry Opens National Anti‑Fraud Office in Rio de Janeiro

Brazil's Justice Ministry inaugurated a National Anti‑Fraud Office in Rio de Janeiro on March 3, to boost federal‑state‑municipal coordination against organized crime, expand Coaf’s financial crackdown, and 강화

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-justice-ministry-opens-national-antifraud-office-in-rio-de-janeiro

### 2026-07-03: Brazil's COAF Opens Rio Office to Boost Fight Against Organized Crime

COAF opened a Rio de Janeiro office to strengthen financial monitoring of organized crime, joining recent expansions in São Paulo and an upcoming site in Foz do Iguaçu.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-coaf-opens-rio-office-to-boost-fight-against-organized-crime

### 2026-07-02: Brazil intensifies coordinated fight against organized crime with national program and security summit

Brazil’s national anti‑crime program caused a R$3 billion hit to criminal groups, while a historic Consesp summit urged integrated state‑federal actions and introduced new police units to combat organized crime

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-anti-organized-crime-initiative-seizes-600m-in-assets-cuts-violence

### 2026-07-02: Brazil's Anti‑Organized Crime Program Seizes $3 B in Assets, Arrests 18,855

Brazil's anti‑organized crime programme arrested 18,855 people, seized 134.8 t of drugs and R$ 1 bn in assets, and saw double‑digit drops in homicide, theft and other crimes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-antiorganized-crime-program-seizes-3-b-in-assets-arrests-18855

### 2026-06-30: Natal, Brazil hosts judicial auction and multi‑day vehicle fair in early July

Natal’s TRT‑RN will auction high‑value real estate and assets on June 2, while the ANREVE vehicle fair runs July 2‑5 at the Arena das Dunas, offering cars, motorcycles and financing.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/natal-brazil-hosts-judicial-auction-and-multiday-vehicle-fair-in-early-july

### 2026-06-29: Brazil's PSDB and PSD spent 1.1 million reais on airline linked to drug‑trafficking network

Brazil's PSDB and Minas Gerais PSD paid a total of 1.1 million reais to CNM Aviação, a taxi‑airline owned by Juliana Costa Nobre Magalhães, who is under federal investigation for involvement in an international

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-psdb-and-psd-spent-11-million-reais-on-airline-linked-to-drugtrafficking-network

### 2026-06-26: Brazil's Receita Federal auctions seized goods, iPhone 13 starts at R$480

Brazil's Receita Federal will auction 232 seized lots on June 30, with an iPhone 13 starting at R$480 and a Volkswagen Jetta at R$13.2 k; bids close June 29, open to individuals and companies.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-receita-federal-auctions-seized-goods-iphone-13-starts-at-r480

### 2026-06-25: Brazil intensifies crackdown on organized crime and financial corruption

Brazil's authorities are ramping up enforcement against organized crime and financial fraud, with new police operations, a national anti‑crime programme, and US terrorist‑group designations targeting gangs and

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-intensifies-crackdown-on-organized-crime-and-financial-corruption

### 2026-06-25: Deputy Josimar Maranhãozinho hit by Brazil's Operation Afluente raids

Brazilian Federal Police's Operation Afluente raided deputy Josimar Maranhãozinho and associates over alleged emenda diversion via Codevasf, while Maranhão's MP denounced ten suspects in Operation Benedictio on

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-josimar-maranhozinho-targeted-in-new-federal-police-probe-of-diverted-parliamentary-amendmen

### 2026-06-23: Brazil's Federal Revenue Schedules June 30 Auction of Seized Goods

Brazil's Federal Revenue will auction 232 seized lots on June 30 in São Paulo, featuring items from an iPhone 13 to a Volkswagen Jetta, with electronic bidding open until June 29.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-federal-revenue-schedules-june-30-auction-of-seized-goods

### 2026-06-23: Brazil car auctions promise sub‑market prices amid cloning fraud warnings

June 21‑27 car and motorcycle auctions in Brazil offer below‑market bids on bank‑recovered vehicles, while consumer alerts highlight vehicle‑cloning scams and advise thorough document checks.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-car-auctions-promise-submarket-prices-amid-cloning-fraud-warnings

### 2026-06-21: Brazil's Detran-BA launches online vehicle auctions across 23 cities

Detran-BA is holding online auctions of 2,395 vehicles in 23 Brazilian cities, while nationwide auctions of repossessed cars run 21‑27 June, with buyers warned of risks and fraud.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-detran-ba-launches-online-vehicle-auctions-across-23-cities

### 2026-06-18: Banco do Brasil schedules June online property auctions

Banco do Brasil will hold fully online auctions of over 148 residential and commercial properties on 23, 24 and 30 June 2026, including own, foreclosed and lease‑back units, open to individuals and companies.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/banco-do-brasil-schedules-june-online-property-auctions

### 2026-06-18: Brazilian states launch driver training courses and vehicle initiatives

Brazil opens emergency‑vehicle driver course in Rio, a nationwide driver‑training program, an online vehicle auction in Rio Grande do Norte, and municipal hiring for equipment operators in Pará.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-detran-rj-launches-emergency-vehicle-driver-course-and-detran-rn-schedules-vehicle-auction

### 2026-06-15: Brazil's Mato Grosso adopts new anti‑organized crime law

Mato Grosso judges and prosecutors debated Brazil's new Anti‑Faction Law, which expands powers, lengthens investigations and enables asset seizure to curb organized crime.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-mato-grosso-adopts-new-antiorganized-crime-law

### 2026-06-13: Brazil's Crime‑Organized Program Inflicts R$1.6 bn Loss on Gangs

Brazil's new anti‑organized‑crime programme caused R$1.6 bn losses for gangs, led to 7,961 arrests, seized 82.5 t of drugs and froze R$523 m in assets, while officials note gangs now act as business‑like nets.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-crimeorganized-program-inflicts-r16-bn-loss-on-gangs

### 2026-06-12: Detran-MS launches online vehicle auction with Honda motorcycle and Fiat turbo car

Detran‑MS begins a June 11‑29 online auction of 124 vehicle lots, featuring a Honda CG 160 2025/2026 and a Fiat Punto Turbo, with onsite inspections June 24‑26 in Campo Grande and Dourados.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detran-ms-launches-online-vehicle-auction-with-honda-motorcycle-and-fiat-turbo-car

### 2026-06-11: Brazil's Anti-Organized Crime Program Inflicts R$1.6 bn Loss on Criminal Factions

Brazil's anti‑organized‑crime program, launched by President Lula, reports a R$1.6 bn hit to criminal groups in its first month, with 7,961 arrests, 82.5 t of drugs seized and a public hearing on the new law in Mato Grosso.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-new-antiorganized-crime-law-prompts-public-debate-as-federal-program-inflicts-r16-bn-loss-on

### 2026-06-11: Brazil Justice Ministry issues missing‑persons guide and conducts security crisis course

Brazil's Justice Ministry launched guides to aid missing‑persons searches and ran a national security crisis management course for law‑enforcement officials.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-justice-ministry-issues-missingpersons-guide-and-conducts-security-crisis-course

### 2026-06-10: Brazil Justice Minister Presents New Crackdown on Organized Crime

Brazil's Justice Minister Wellington Lima e Silva briefed the Chamber on a four‑point plan to curb organized crime, stressing financial attacks on gangs, prison upgrades, forensic improvements and weapons‑flow

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-justice-minister-presents-new-crackdown-on-organized-crime

### 2026-06-10: Federal Police uncovers multi‑million‑real election‑funding scheme in Maranhão, Brazil

Brazil's Federal Police exposed a scheme that diverted almost R$ 10 million from municipal contracts to fund 15 election candidates in Maranhão, leading to raids, asset seizures and potential charges for fraud,

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/federal-police-uncovers-multimillionreal-electionfunding-scheme-in-maranho-brazil

### 2026-06-08: Brazil Justice Minister outlines crime‑fighting strategy and digital platform rules

Brazil’s Justice Minister Wellington Lima e Silva told lawmakers the government will choke criminal finances, ban cellphones in prisons, boost homicide clearance, tighten arms controls and regulate digital平台s.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-justice-minister-outlines-crimefighting-strategy-and-digital-platform-rules

### 2026-06-08: Brazil Justice Ministry launches national database to combat organized crime

Brazil's Justice Ministry is creating a national database on organized crime groups and has started a maximum‑security prison program in Mato Grosso do Sul to boost anti‑crime capabilities.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-justice-ministry-launches-national-database-to-combat-organized-crime

### 2026-06-07: Brazil conducts June auctions of seized vehicles and goods

Brazil will hold two government auctions in June: São Gonçalo’s online vehicle sale on June 23 and the Receita Federal’s seized‑goods auction on June 15 featuring items like smartwatches and electric motors.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-conducts-june-auctions-of-seized-vehicles-and-goods

### 2026-06-06: Brazil launches national database to map organized crime factions and militias

Brazil's Justice Ministry is regulating a national database to collect intelligence on organized crime groups and militias, aiming to improve coordination across federal and state security agencies.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-launches-national-database-to-map-organized-crime-factions-and-militias

### 2026-06-04: Brazil launches anti‑crime offices in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

Brazil is establishing two National Anti‑Faction Offices in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro to coordinate financial and operational actions against organized crime, backed by R$ 1 billion for security upgrades and

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-launches-anticrime-offices-in-so-paulo-and-rio-de-janeiro

### 2026-06-03: Brazil launches new police use‑of‑force guidelines and updates organized‑crime legislation

Brazil presented a multilingual police use‑of‑force handbook in Vienna and highlighted its laws on organized crime and terrorism, aiming for greater transparency and international cooperation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-launches-new-police-useofforce-guidelines-and-updates-organizedcrime-legislation

### 2026-06-03: Brazil Police Disrupt CV Money‑Laundering Scheme in Rio and Mato Grosso

Brazilian prosecutors in Rio and Mato Grosso do Sul busted a CV-linked money‑laundering ring that moved over R$ 116 million using smurfing and cross‑border accounts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-police-disrupt-cv-moneylaundering-scheme-in-rio-and-mato-grosso

### 2026-06-02: Mato Grosso public hearing reviews Brazil's organized crime law

A hybrid public hearing in Cuiabá on 12 June 2026 examined Brazil’s organized‑crime law, with panels on social‑domain concepts, anti‑money‑laundering rules and expanded investigative powers, involving judges, ‑

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-public-hearing-reviews-brazils-organized-crime-law

### 2026-05-30: Brazilian Crime Syndicates' Treasurers Uncovered in Major Money‑Laundering Probe

Brazilian police have exposed treasurers of the Comando Vermelho, linking Rabicó to R$453 million and WT to R$65 million in laundering schemes involving front companies and luxury assets.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-crime-syndicates-treasurers-uncovered-in-major-moneylaundering-probe

### 2026-05-29: Brazil's Detran conducts major vehicle auctions in Tocantins and Rio Grande do Sul

Detran‑TO and Detran‑RS in Brazil announced online vehicle auctions, offering 305 and 396 lots respectively, with low starting bids and rules for scrap and conserved vehicles.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-detran-conducts-major-vehicle-auctions-in-tocantins-and-rio-grande-do-sul

### 2026-05-28: Brazil approves law to speed sale of seized organized‑crime assets

Brazil's security commission approved a bill to speed up auctions of assets seized from organized crime, setting 15‑30‑day timelines and directing proceeds to state security funds.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-approves-law-to-speed-sale-of-seized-organizedcrime-assets

### 2026-05-28: Brazil's DetranRS and Federal Police launch online vehicle and goods auctions

Brazil's DetranRS and Federal Police schedule online auctions of hundreds of used vehicles, motorcycles, scrap and other goods in late May and early June, with low opening bids and pre‑registration requirements

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-detranrs-and-federal-police-launch-online-vehicle-and-goods-auctions

### 2026-05-22: Brazil Justice Minister launches R$11 bn anti‑organized‑crime program, Rio a priority

Brazil's Justice Minister Wellington César launches the R$11 bn ‘Brasil Contra o Crime Organizado’ plan, focusing on financial cuts, tougher prisons and arms control, with Rio de Janeiro a top priority.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-justice-minister-launches-r11-bn-antiorganizedcrime-program-rio-a-priority

### 2026-05-18: Brazilian funk star MC Ryan SP denies money‑laundering links after release

MC Ryan SP, released after 28 days in custody, denies any role in Brazil’s Operation Narco Fluxo money‑laundering probe.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-funk-star-mc-ryan-sp-denies-moneylaundering-links-after-release

### 2026-05-15: Brazil launches R$11 billion program to dismantle organized crime networks

Brazil's new R$11 bn program aims to cut the financial core of organized crime, focusing on coordination and intelligence.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-launches-r11-billion-program-to-dismantle-organized-crime-networks

### 2026-05-14: Poze do Rodo Released After Court Order in Brazil

Brazilian funk artist Poze do Rodo released after a month in custody; court ordered his freedom pending a money‑laundering probe.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-rapper-mc-poze-do-rodo-released-from-preventive-detention

### 2026-04-23: STJ grants release for MC Ryan SP as PF seeks preventive detention in R$1.6B laundering scheme

STJ frees MC Ryan SP; PF seeks preventive detention over a R$1.6B money-laundering scheme tied to raffles and illegal bets.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stj-grants-release-for-mc-ryan-sp-as-pf-seeks-preventive-detention-in-r16b-laundering-scheme

### 2026-04-16: Brazilian police arrest influencers in R$1.6 billion money-laundering scheme linked to bets and drugs

Brazil PF arrests influencers in a R$1.6B money-laundering scheme; Instagram removes Narco Fluxo profiles linked to the arrests.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-police-arrest-influencers-in-r16-billion-money-laundering-scheme-linked-to-bets-and-drugs

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