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Santander bank embezzlement investigation in Brazil
Overview
In Miguelópolis, São Paulo, a Santander bank manager and her partner were arrested for an alleged embezzlement scheme involving approximately R$ 2.1 million. The investigation suggests the suspects targeted vulnerable clients, particularly the elderly, through unauthorized withdrawals, fraudulent loans, and unapproved transfers between 2024 and 2026.
Vanessa Gonçalves Miranda, a manager with 12 years of experience, is accused of using her position to facilitate the theft. Her partner, Adilson Coelho de Paula, allegedly assisted in concealing the funds through personal and business accounts, with some money reportedly used on online gambling platforms. Miranda’s defense cited gambling addiction, depression, and burnout syndrome. Santander has stated it is cooperating with authorities and maintains that its fraud prevention systems will ensure no customers suffer financial loss.
Entities
Polícia Civil · Miguelópolis · INSS · Santander · Banco Santander
Timeline
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[CRIME] 14 sourcesSantander manager arrested for R$ 2 million embezzlement scheme
A bank manager and her partner were arrested in São Paulo for allegedly embezzling R$ 2.1 million from elderly Santander clients via unauthorized transfers and fraudulent loans.
Sources
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