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Crime & Justice

Who are the investigated in the PF operation against fraud in public competitions

A Federal Police operation in Brazil is investigating fraud schemes in public competitions, leading to multiple arrests and search warrants across several states.

Mar 21 • 19:35 UTC
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Crime & Justice

'It's not a pension': club targeted by the Federal Police for trafficking of women required a fine for those who 'didn't work'

A club in Santa Catarina, Brazil, was raided by the Federal Police for trafficking women for sexual exploitation, where a fine was imposed on those who did not participate in work.

Mar 20 • 13:27 UTC
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National & Local

Federal police officer hit by arrow during operation against illegal mining in indigenous land of RR; PHOTOS

A federal police officer was injured by an arrow during an operation aimed at combating illegal mining in indigenous territory in Roraima, Brazil.

Mar 20 • 12:57 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police aim at international trafficking scheme of women for sexual exploitation in SC

The Federal Police of Brazil launched an operation against the international trafficking of women for sexual exploitation in Santa Catarina following a report from a Paraguayan woman.

Mar 20 • 11:22 UTC
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National & Local

Who is Mónica Zambada Niebla, the daughter of 'El Mayo' who was detained and released in El Álamo?

Mónica Zambada Niebla, daughter of Sinaloa Cartel leader 'El Mayo', was detained during a federal operation but released after her identity was confirmed as non-threatening.

Mar 19 • 22:15 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Operation targets suspect of violent crimes, seizes weapons and nearly 300 rounds of ammunition in Governador Valadares

A joint operation by civil and federal police in Brazil led to the seizure of firearms and ammunition from a suspect involved in violent crimes.

Mar 19 • 19:14 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police executes warrants in MA against group suspected of drug trafficking and money laundering operating in DF

The operation targets a criminal group believed to be involved in drug trafficking and money laundering activities in the Federal District and surrounding areas.

Mar 19 • 17:19 UTC
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Crime & Justice

City Hall in AC is Target of Operation Investigating Bidding Fraud

The city hall of Assis Brasil, Acre, is under investigation for alleged fraud in bidding processes involving federal police operations.

Mar 19 • 13:50 UTC
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Crime & Justice

PF arrests suspect in João Monlevade for distributing child sexual abuse material

The Federal Police in Brazil arrested a suspect in João Monlevade during an operation aimed at combating the distribution of child sexual abuse material online.

Mar 19 • 13:07 UTC
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National & Local

Federal Police and Military Police target car and cargo theft in São Gonçalo

Federal and Military Police in Rio de Janeiro have launched a joint operation in São Gonçalo targeting car and cargo thefts, amidst reports of intense gunfire from local residents.

Mar 19 • 11:09 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Advisor of the Civil House of Pará is dismissed after being arrested by the Federal Police in operation regarding R$ 500,000 withdrawal in Belém

Michel Silva Ribeiro, advisor to the Civil House of Pará, was dismissed following his arrest by the Federal Police tied to a money laundering investigation.

Mar 19 • 03:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Roberta Luchsinger 'panicked' with envelope for Lulinha due to fear of exposure, says defense

Roberta Luchsinger's defense claims she panicked upon learning about a Federal Police operation involving an envelope linked to Fábio Luís, son of Brazilian President Lula.

Mar 18 • 18:24 UTC
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National & Local

Daily Summary #1905: Lieutenant Colonel Suspected of Killing Police Officer Wife Arrested in SP; Federal Police Operates Against Gangs in 15 States in the Country

A lieutenant colonel in São Paulo is arrested on suspicion of murdering his police officer wife and attempting to stage her death as a suicide, while federal police conduct a nationwide operation against organized crime.

Mar 18 • 16:11 UTC
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National & Local

Two civil police officers are arrested during operation against smuggling in MS

Two civil police officers in Brazil were arrested during a federal operation targeting organized crime involved in smuggling and corruption.

Mar 18 • 15:28 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Criminal organization targeted in operation promoted raffles of weapons in RS, points to PF; 11 were arrested in the state

A criminal organization engaged in weapon raffles was targeted by Brazilian Federal Police operations in Rio Grande do Sul, leading to the arrest of 11 suspects amidst a broader crackdown on organized crime across 15 states.

Mar 18 • 15:14 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Seizure of nearly 100kg of drugs led to operation that arrested employees and former employees of Manaus airport

A federal operation in Brazil resulted in the arrest of airport employees linked to a significant drug trafficking investigation.

Mar 18 • 14:31 UTC
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National & Local

Women arrested in federal operation against illegal monitoring of agents used for environmental crimes in Pará

Two women were arrested by the Federal Police in Brazil during an operation aimed at dismantling illegal monitoring practices linked to environmental crimes.

Mar 18 • 13:37 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Group suspected of smuggling and corruption involving police in MG is the target of an operation

The Federal Police and the Federal Revenue Service launched Operation Iscariotes to investigate a criminal organization involved in smuggling, money laundering, and corruption in Minas Gerais and beyond.

Mar 18 • 13:31 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Group suspected of using Manaus airport for drug trafficking is targeted in Federal Police operation

The Federal Police launched Operation Rastreio in Manaus, targeting a group suspected of using the Eduardo Gomes International Airport's cargo terminal for drug trafficking.

Mar 18 • 12:39 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Federal Police targets group suspected of large-scale drug trafficking in Greater São Luís; R$ 297 million blocked

The Brazilian Federal Police has launched an operation targeting a group suspected of trafficking significant amounts of cocaine and crack in Greater São Luís, with R$ 297 million blocked in assets.

Mar 18 • 12:05 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Operation targets group suspected of defrauding insurance companies

The Civil Police of the Federal District executed an operation against a group suspected of committing insurance fraud through simulated thefts.

Mar 18 • 11:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police carries out operation against Comando Vermelho in the interior of São Paulo and 14 other states

Brazil's Federal Police executed a major operation against the Comando Vermelho gang, targeting trafficking networks across 15 states.

Mar 18 • 11:21 UTC
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National & Local

Federal Police and PM execute warrants against drug trafficking and illegal arms trade in the interior of SP

Brazil's Federal Police and Military Police have executed multiple search and arrest warrants targeting drug trafficking and illegal arms trade across several states.

Mar 18 • 11:20 UTC
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National & Local

Operation by Federal Police against drug trafficking, arms sales, and violent crimes targets Nova Odessa, Limeira, and Santa Bárbara

A joint operation by the Federal Police and Military Police targeting drug trafficking and illegal arms sales led to multiple search and arrest warrants in Brazil's Piracicaba region.

Mar 18 • 11:19 UTC
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National & Local

Federal Police conducts integrated operation against criminal factions targeting drug trafficking and money laundering

The Federal Police of Brazil is executing a large-scale operation across 15 states to combat drug trafficking and money laundering linked to organized crime.

Mar 18 • 10:59 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Group targeted in operation recruited police officers for smuggling and money laundering in MS

The Brazilian Federal Police launched Operation Iscariotes, investigating a criminal organization that recruited police officers to aid in smuggling and money laundering activities.

Mar 18 • 10:28 UTC
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National & Local

PRF seizes more than 1 ton of skunk in Balsas in the largest drug operation in MA

The Federal Highway Police seized over 1 ton of skunk during a major drug operation in Balsas, Maranhão, leading to the arrest of a driver.

Mar 18 • 10:28 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Federal Police operation against drug trafficking serves warrants in three states

The Federal Police of Brazil carried out a multi-state operation targeting a group suspected of drug and arms trafficking, executing numerous warrants and freezing substantial financial assets.

Mar 18 • 09:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Deputy Gorete Pereira from MDB is pointed out by the Federal Police as a political organizer of the scheme to divert INSS benefits

The Federal Police launched a new operation against illegal deductions in pensions and retirements from the INSS, implicating federal deputy Gorete Pereira as a key political figure in the scheme.

Mar 18 • 00:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fuel prices rose at least 29 gas stations in the DF; ministry sees signs of abusive price adjustment

An operation by Brazil's Consumer National Secretariat identified signs of abusive fuel price increases at 29 gas stations in the Federal District.

Mar 17 • 23:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Moraes orders RJ government to send mega-operation videos to the Federal Police within 5 days after technical access difficulties

Supreme Court Minister Moraes has ordered the Rio de Janeiro government to submit all video footage from the recent 'Operation Containment' to federal authorities following issues with access to the material.

Mar 17 • 18:42 UTC
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National & Local

Frauds at INSS: Association Linked to Deputy Sued by Elderly Woman Who Became President Without Knowing

The Federal Police in Brazil initiated an operation against federal deputy Maria Gorete Pereira after uncovering illegal deductions by the National Association of Retirees and Pensioners (Aapen), whose president, Francisca da Silva de Souza, was deceived into her role.

Mar 17 • 17:32 UTC
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National & Local

Irregularities in INSS: Federal Police seizes cars valued at R$ 2 million and R$ 237 thousand in cash; see list

The Federal Police seized cash and luxury items in an operation targeting a criminal scheme involving irregular deductions from pensions.

Mar 17 • 16:58 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man is arrested on suspicion of storing and sharing child sexual abuse content in Itu

A man was arrested in Itu, Brazil, on suspicion of storing and sharing child sexual abuse material during a Federal Police operation.

Mar 17 • 16:47 UTC
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National & Local

Federal Police executes search warrant in Amazonas in operation against child sexual abuse on the internet

The Federal Police in Brazil carried out a search and seizure operation in Amazonas as part of a nationwide effort to combat online child sexual abuse.

Mar 17 • 16:33 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Deputy Gorete Pereira, target of the Federal Police in operation against frauds in INSS, denies involvement in illicit practice

Federal Deputy Gorete Pereira has denied any involvement in illegal activities following a police operation targeting fraud at Brazil's National Institute of Social Security.

Mar 17 • 15:56 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Frauds at INSS: who is the Ceará lawyer arrested in PF operation linked to federal deputy Gorete Pereira

Ceará lawyer Cecília Rodrigues Mota was arrested during a federal operation investigating unauthorized pension fraud involving Brazil's social security system.

Mar 17 • 14:37 UTC
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National & Local

Frauds in the INSS: Federal Police seized cash, luxury bags, and cars in operation on Tuesday; SEE PHOTOS

The Federal Police seized cash, luxury bags, jewelry, and expensive cars during Operation Indébito, which is part of an investigation into unauthorized diversions in INSS benefits.

Mar 17 • 14:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police execute two search and seizure warrants for child and adolescent sexual abuse in the region

The Federal Police conducted search and seizure operations in Resende and Barra Mansa, Rio de Janeiro, targeting online child sexual abuse as part of a larger initiative.

Mar 17 • 12:57 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Federal Police operation targets fraud scheme in public contests in PB and other states

A Federal Police operation in Brazil has uncovered a fraud scheme involving public contests in multiple states, leading to searches and arrests.

Mar 17 • 12:25 UTC
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World

Daily summary #1902: Israel says it killed head of Iran's Security Council in bombing; Federal Police conducts new phase of operation against fraud in the INSS; Law protecting children and adolescents on the internet comes into effect

Israel claims it has killed the head of Iran's Security Council in a bombing; the Brazilian Federal Police initiates a new phase targeting fraud in the INSS, and a law that protects children and adolescents online is now in effect.

Mar 17 • 11:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police arrests suspect of committing online child sexual abuse

The Federal Police in Brazil arrested a suspect in connection with online child sexual abuse as part of the 'Digital Guardian Operation.'

Mar 17 • 11:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police operates in MG and 3 states after cocaine seizure in Confins in 2025

The Federal Police of Brazil launched Operation Caminho das Pedras to investigate a drug trafficking organization following a significant cocaine seizure in 2025.

Mar 17 • 11:13 UTC
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National & Local

Federal Police arrests suspect in Governador Valadares in operation linked to 1.2 tons of cocaine seized at airport

The Federal Police arrested a suspect in Governador Valadares linked to a significant drug trafficking operation involving 1.2 tons of cocaine seized at Confins International Airport.

Mar 17 • 10:55 UTC
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National & Local

Federal Police Operation investigates fraud in bidding and embezzlement of R$ 16.4 million in education in Lauro de Freitas

The Federal Police launched 'Operation Nota de Conceito' to investigate fraud in a bidding process that resulted in the embezzlement of R$ 16.4 million in education funding in Lauro de Freitas.

Mar 17 • 10:36 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Learn who federal deputy Gorete Pereira (MDB-CE) is, target of the Federal Police in operation against frauds in INSS

Federal deputy Gorete Pereira from Ceará is being investigated for alleged involvement in a national scheme of unauthorized deductions from pensions and retirements.

Mar 17 • 10:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police conducts operation against fraud in INSS, and Mendonça mandates electronic ankle bracelet for MDB deputy

The Federal Police of Brazil is conducting an operation targeting national fraud schemes involving INSS benefits, with a specific focus on Deputy Gorete Pereira under electronic monitoring amidst significant financial losses.

Mar 17 • 10:05 UTC
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National & Local

Irregularities in INSS: Federal Police Launches New Phase of Operation Sem Desconto

The Federal Police and the General Controller of the Union in Brazil initiated Operation Indébito to investigate unauthorized association discounts on pensions and retirement benefits.

Mar 17 • 09:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police seize half a ton of cocaine and arrest five men in São Luís

The Federal Police seized half a ton of cocaine and arrested five men during an operation in São Luís, Brazil.

Mar 16 • 22:00 UTC
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National & Local

Florida, feds arrest 15 illegal immigrants with criminal records in ‘targeted’ operation

Fifteen illegal immigrants with criminal records were arrested in Key Largo, Florida, during a coordinated operation involving state and federal authorities.

Mar 16 • 18:19 UTC

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