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Silval Barbosa's brother is targeted by the PF on suspicion of fraud in CAC registration

Businessman Antônio da Cunha Barbosa Filho, brother of the former governor of Mato Grosso Silval Barbosa, was the target of a search and seizure warrant carried out by the Federal Police this Thursday morning (20), in Cuiabá. The measure...

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According to the Federal Police, investigations indicate that Antônio had used fraudulent documentation to obtain registration, allegedly circumventing legal requirements for authorization to acquire and maintain firearms. During compliance with the court order at the businessman's residence, in Condomínio Alphaville, in Cuiabá, agents seized a .36 caliber...

  • During compliance with the court order at the businessman's residence, in Condomínio Alphaville, in Cuiabá, agents seized a .36 caliber revolver and 46 rounds of ammunition.
  • Registration requires compliance with requirements The granting of CAC registration depends on meeting a series of legal requirements, including proof of suitability, technical capacity and...
  • According to the PF, possible fraud in this procedure could compromise the control mechanisms over the circulation and possession of firearms.

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Businessman Antônio da Cunha Barbosa Filho, brother of the former governor of Mato Grosso Silval Barbosa, was the target of a search and seizure warrant carried out by the Federal Police this Thursday morning (20), in Cuiabá.

The measure is part of Operation Guardians of Fire, which investigates suspected fraud in the process of granting registration as a Collector, Sports Shooter and Hunter (CAC).

According to the Federal Police, investigations indicate that Antônio had used fraudulent documentation to obtain registration, allegedly circumventing legal requirements for authorization to acquire and maintain firearms.

During compliance with the court order at the businessman's residence, in Condomínio Alphaville, in Cuiabá, agents seized a .36 caliber revolver and 46 rounds of ammunition.

Registration requires compliance with requirements The granting of CAC registration depends on meeting a series of legal requirements, including proof of suitability, technical capacity and psychological aptitude.

According to the PF, possible fraud in this procedure could compromise the control mechanisms over the circulation and possession of firearms.

Operation Guardians of Fire integrates Federal Police actions aimed at monitoring access to weapons and investigating possible irregularities in registrations granted to collectors, shooters and hunters.

Investigations continue to clarify the circumstances of obtaining the registration and possible responsibility of those involved.