THE Federal Police On the 26th and 27th of November, Operation Última Aposta was launched, with the aim of dismantling a group responsible for operating a website that illegally exploited the lotteries of the Caixa Econômica Federal. The action carried out nine search and seizure warrants, in addition to blocking bank accounts and seizing properties.
The court orders were complied with in the cities of São Paulo, Vinhedo and Barueri (SP), Salvador and Lauro de Freitas (BA), and Belo Horizonte (MG). The measures were issued by the 22nd Federal Court of Porto Alegre (RS) and include asset blocking of up to R$107 million.
According to investigations, the group maintained a website with a similar appearance to Caixa’s official portal, allowing virtual bets without transferring the amounts to formalize official games. Furthermore, it charged rates above those practiced by the institution, under the claim of offering “statistical alternatives” that would increase the chances of winning.
The PF also pointed out that the group used companies already investigated in Operation Harvest, launched in March 2023, to launder money obtained illicitly, simulating exchange contracts and sending resources abroad to hide the origin of the amounts.
Those investigated may be responsible for maintaining a parallel financial institution, financial pyramid, money laundering and currency fraud. The operation is the result of joint work between the PF Police Station in Santana do Livramento (RS) and the Investigation Group for the Suppression of Money Laundering and Financial Crimes (LAFIN/RS).
Fonte: Gaming365 – Brasil
