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Brazilian Police Arrest 11 in $2 Billion Crypto Money Laundering Operation Tied to PCC Cartel

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Summary

Brazil's Federal Police launched Operation Exchange, dismantling a cryptocurrency money laundering network linked to the PCC (Primeiro Comando da Capital) criminal organization. The operation involved over 50 officers executing 13 search-and-seizure warrants and 11 temporary arrest warrants across São Paulo. The scheme allegedly laundered nearly $2 billion through illicit cryptocurrency transfers and cash transportation, targeting funds connected to the Brazilian SDGT-designated criminal group.

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Brazil's Federal Police launched Operation Exchange against a PCC-linked criminal organization tied to the Brazilian SDGT designation.
The operation involved over 50 officers executing 13 search-and-seizure warrants and 11 temporary arrest warrants across São Paulo.
Authorities reported a structured system moving funds through illicit cryptocurrency transfers and cash transportation.
The scheme allegedly laundered nearly $2 billion
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Brazil’s Operation Exchange disrupted a PCC crypto money-laundering network, executing 13 searches and 11 arrests in São Paulo and targeting nearly $2B laundered.

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