PF executes warrants against postal employee suspected of embezzling bank cards in MA

PF investigates embezzlement of bank cards at the Post Office in São Bento Divulgação/PF The Federal Police (PF) carried out, this Tuesday (21), two search and seizure warrants in São Bento, in Baixada Maranhense. The operation investigates a public employee suspected of embezzling bank cards and altering data in the systems of the Brazilian Post and Telegraph Company (ECT), Correios, to cover up irregularities. According to the PF, the investigation began after Correios found errors in the movement of correspondence during an internal investigation. The irregularities mainly involved bank cards sent to the agency's customers. ? Click here and subscribe to the g1 Maranhão channel on WhatsApp Analysis of operational records and images from security cameras indicated possible manipulation of correspondence. According to the PF, bank cards may have been selected and withdrawn irregularly. The main person being investigated is a public employee at the Post Office at the time of the events. According to the investigation, he had privileged access to the company's internal systems.

The PF suspects that this access was used to alter the correspondence history. False data about deliveries or losses would have been included in the system to hide the possible misuse of cards. The facts may characterize embezzlement, when a public agent embezzles or appropriates assets, and insertion of false data into an information system. According to the PF, the searches aim to seize documents, equipment and other materials that could clarify the case and identify others involved. The Federal Police reported that the investigation continues. The body highlighted that those being investigated have the right to contest the accusations, present a defense and have the process conducted in accordance with the law.

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