João Pessoa Police Center Disclosure/Communication Advisory of the Civil Police of Paraíba Businessman Cícero Fabiano Melo Silva, who works in the lottery business, was arrested in João Pessoa this Tuesday (18), during an operation launched by the Civil Police of Mato Grosso do Sul. The action carried out five search and seizure warrants in João Pessoa and Campina Grande, in addition to a preventive arrest warrant. The investigation investigates suspicions of gambling, criminal association and money laundering. The name of the company linked to the businessman is not related to the suspicions investigated. According to the defense, the company is not involved in the case.
Lottery businessman is arrested in a Civil Police operation in João Pessoa
João Pessoa Police Center Disclosure/Communication Advisory of the Civil Police of Paraíba Businessman Cícero Fabiano Melo Silva, who works in the lottery business, was arrested in João Pessoa this Tuesday (18), during an operation...
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The investigation investigates suspicions of gambling, criminal association and money laundering. The name of the company linked to the businessman is not related to the suspicions investigated.
- According to the defense, the company is not involved in the case.
- According to Cícero Fabiano Melo Silva's defense, he must undergo a custody hearing this Tuesday (18).
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According to Cícero Fabiano Melo Silva's defense, he must undergo a custody hearing this Tuesday (18). The defense also reported that they did not have access to the information that supported the arrest. The defense also stated that the company linked to the businessman is not involved in the investigation. According to delegate João Ricardo, from the Cybercrime Police Station in Paraíba, the investigation is conducted by the Civil Police of Mato Grosso do Sul and is related to conduct being investigated in that state. The case information is confidential. Most watched videos from g1 Paraíba