A suspect who threw a bag of cash out of an apartment window in Balneário Camboriú, Brazil, has had his phone confiscated by federal agents during an ongoing investigation.
The incident occurred when federal agents executed a search and seizure warrant at an apartment in Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina. Upon noticing the agents' arrival, one of the apartment's occupants threw a bag filled with cash out of the window in an apparent attempt to dispose of evidence. A neighbor of the suspect cooperated with law enforcement by allowing access to the apartment and assisting in the recovery of the cash, which was found scattered by the wall.
The investigation, part of a broader operation targeting the Rioprevidência and Banco Master, is named 'Barco de Papel,' and represents the third phase of the operation. Along with the bag of money, law enforcement seized two luxury vehicles and another cell phone from the premises. Federal authorities have stated that the operation aims to uncover evidence of obstruction of investigations and concealment of evidence, indicating the seriousness and scope of the issue at hand.
Although the total amount of cash recovered was confirmed, details regarding the identity of the apartment occupant and further specifics about his role in the case were not disclosed. The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding financial crimes and the criminal networks operating within Brazil, as authorities continue to execute operations aimed at dismantling these illicit activities.
