Feb 7 β€’ 15:11 UTC πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil G1 (PT)

Group arrested with guns, drugs and 'stolen' car to commit fraud against insurer in MG

Six men were arrested in Arcos, Brazil, with firearms, drugs, and stolen vehicles, as part of a scheme to commit insurance fraud.

In a recent operation in Arcos, Brazil, six men were arrested by the Military Police for possessing illegal firearms, drugs, and stolen vehicles, all of which were tied to a fraudulent insurance scheme. The police action was triggered by the discovery of a suspicious car, a Gol model, left parked with its doors and windows open and the engine running in the city center. Inside the vehicle, officers found a replica firearm and R$ 295 in cash, raising suspicions about the men’s intentions.

Witnesses reported seeing individuals fleeing the scene carrying various items, indicating their involvement in some illicit activity. One of the arrested men reportedly attempted to file a false police report regarding the supposed theft of the Gol, revealing a premeditated effort to deceive an insurance company. This act of fraud highlights the ongoing issues of vehicle theft and insurance scams in Brazil, prompting law enforcement to intensify their actions against such crimes.

As the investigation continues, the police are conducting further research to gather more information on the network behind the fraudulent activities in Arcos. The recovery of the two stolen vehicles signifies a push to disrupt criminal operations within the region, underscoring the determination of local authorities to clamp down on organized crime and protect citizens from such illicit schemes.

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