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Fraud and illegal practice investigations in Brazil
Overview
Brazilian authorities have conducted several operations targeting various forms of fraud and unauthorized professional activities across multiple states.
In Rio de Janeiro, a woman was arrested for performing clandestine dental procedures without a degree or proper biosafety equipment. In Piauí, a nursing technician was indicted for allegedly defrauding a friend of R$ 112,000 by falsely claiming a need for urgent cancer treatment.
Further investigations in Santa Catarina led to the detention of a store owner suspected of defrauding customers involving electric scooters, with losses estimated to exceed R$ 100,000. Additionally, in Maranhão and Piauí, police arrested individuals suspected of diverting funds from a motorcycle dealership, resulting in approximately R$ 30,000 in losses.
Entities
Brazil · Sthephanie Ferreira Mathias · Patrícia Vieira da Silva · Teresina · Civil Police of Santa Catarina
Timeline
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[CRIME] 10 sourcesBrazilian police arrest suspects in separate fraud investigations
Brazilian authorities arrested suspects in two separate fraud cases: one involving electric scooter scams in Blumenau totaling over R$ 100,000, and another involving motorcycle sales fraud in Piauí.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesPolice arrest individuals for fraud and illegal medical practice in Brazil
Brazilian authorities arrested a woman for practicing dentistry without a license in Rio de Janeiro and indicted a nursing technician in Piauí for a R$ 112,000 fraud scheme involving fake medical needs.
Sources
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