Operation against counterfeit currency scheme fulfills warrants in PB and three other states Reproduction / Federal Police A Federal Police operation was launched this Wednesday morning (22) and carries out preventive arrest and search and seizure warrants in Paraíba and two other states against a group suspected of manufacturing, distributing and selling counterfeit currency. ? Click here to follow the g1 PB channel on WhatsApp In Paraíba, the action takes place in the cities of João Pessoa and Mogeiro. Warrants are also being served in the cities of Paulista, Abreu e Lima, Caruaru and Igarassu, in Pernambuco, in addition to the city of Lages, in Santa Catarina.
PF operation carries out warrants against group suspected of manufacturing counterfeit currency in PB and two other states
Operation against counterfeit currency scheme fulfills warrants in PB and three other states Reproduction / Federal Police A Federal Police operation was launched this Wednesday morning (22) and carries out preventive...
In total, the Federal Court ordered 24 precautionary measures, 14 of which were search and seizure warrants and 10 preventive arrest warrants. The corporation did not report the number of warrants served in each state. According to the investigation, the group operated in several states across the country and maintained a clandestine laboratory to produce counterfeit money. According to the PF, those investigated were responsible for all stages of the scheme, from purchasing materials to distributing ballots. Investigations indicate that counterfeit banknotes were sold through social networks, messaging applications, digital platforms and postal services. According to the Federal Police, the records analyzed show movements of high values. In addition to the investigation into counterfeit currency, the PF reported that it is also investigating other crimes related to the group, including criminal organization, qualified reception, vehicle tampering, drug trafficking, illegal firearms trade and money laundering. The investigation also identified connections with the sale of stolen and cloned vehicles, in addition to drug trading and the circulation of weapons. Investigations continue to identify other possible parties involved and deepen the investigation into the crimes being investigated. Most watched videos from g1 Paraíba
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