PF seizes R$2 million in cash with a group escorted by armed security guards in Ro The Federal Police (PF) seized around R$2 million in cash, this Monday (3), in Porto Velho. The amount was transported by suspects escorted by armed security guards. The suspicion is money laundering. ?Download the g1 app to see RO news in real time and for free. Agents also seized three vehicles during investigations in the capital of Rondônia. Two people were taken to the Federal Police headquarters to provide clarification. After being interviewed, they were released. The action had technical support from the Comptroller General of the Union (CGU). After intelligence work, the police approached a vehicle shortly after the driver made a withdrawal at a bank branch in the capital of Rondônia. The money was inside the car. According to the PF, the driver was accompanied by armed security guards. When the police approached, the escorts fled, but were soon located during the investigation. READ ALSO: União-Progressista Federation launches Hildon Chaves as a candidate for the government of Rondônia Man who invaded a concert hall shooting because of his helmet goes to the popular jury in RO Registrations for the Alto Paraíso City Hall selection process with salaries of up to R$ 2,100 end on Wednesday According to the investigations, the looting was carried out systematically. The justification stated by the group was the payment of suppliers for a project in another municipality. However, the PF identified that the location where the money was collected was incompatible and very far from the supposed construction site. Those investigated may be held liable, to the extent of their participation, for the crime of money laundering, in addition to other crimes that may still be identified during the investigation. Money seized during a Federal Police operation Federal Police Money seized during a PF operation Federal Police