The Brazilian Federal Police (PF) have launched multiple operations targeting financial crimes across the country. One major investigation, called Operation Fantasos, focuses on a fraud scheme involving cryptocurrencies, with one suspect reportedly accumulating R$1.5 billion through illicit activities. The PF also seized over 130 properties in Rio de Janeiro linked to Douver Braga and his associates. Separately, the PF initiated Operation Inside Threat to investigate a Caixa Econômica Federal employee suspected of defrauding the bank and its clients of more than R$11 million via fraudulent Pix transactions. Authorities have seized assets worth up to R$11 million in connection with this case. Additionally, a couple was arrested in Pernambuco with nearly R$1 million stolen from a Banco do Brasil branch in Cabrobó, following a weekend break-in. In Santa Catarina, the PF is conducting operations to combat pension fraud. Investigations also uncovered an arsenal of weapons and R$1.2 million in checks after a February arrest related to a gold sale point. These coordinated actions reflect ongoing efforts by the PF to combat financial fraud, money laundering, and related criminal activities in Brazil.
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