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Global illegal gambling and money laundering investigations
Overview
Law enforcement and judicial authorities in Italy and Brazil have taken significant actions against organized criminal networks involved in illegal gambling and money laundering.
In Messina, Italy, prosecutors have requested prison sentences for 14 defendants following ‘Operation Kappa’. This investigation, which began in April 2025, targeted a network involved in unauthorized sports betting and the laundering of proceeds. The prosecution is seeking terms ranging from 15 months to seven years in prison. The operation previously resulted in 22 precautionary measures and the seizure of assets and companies valued at approximately three million euros.
In Minas Gerais, Brazil, a court sentenced 17 members of a criminal organization linked to the illegal exploitation of ‘jogo do bicho’ and money laundering. Resulting from ‘Operação Provérbios 13:11’, the investigation identified a structured network designed to hide illicit funds. The combined prison sentences exceed 87 years, and the court has ordered the freezing of assets up to R$ 16.8 million.
Entities
Montes Claros · Januária · Letterio Arcolaci · Guardia di Finanza · Messina District Anti-Mafia Directorate
Timeline
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesMinas Gerais court sentences 17 to illegal gambling scheme
Seventeen individuals were sentenced to over 87 years in prison in Minas Gerais for illegal gambling and money laundering following a major organized crime investigation.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesMessina prosecutors seek prison terms in illegal gambling probe
Prosecutors in Messina have requested prison sentences of up to seven years for 14 individuals involved in an illegal online sports betting and money laundering ring known as Operation Kappa.
Sources
em.com.br · jamma.it · pordentrodeminas.com.br · tempostretto.it · vanguardadonorte.com.br