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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.