On October 26th, the Public Ministry of Mato Grosso do Sul (MPMS) launched Operation Camouflage in Sidrolândia as part of the ongoing investigations from Operation Tromper. This new phase focuses on allegations of money laundering, with the operation's name symbolizing attempts to conceal the true origin of funds. It is being executed by the Special Anti-Corruption Group (Gecoc), with support from the local Justice Promotoria.

According to MPMS, one member of a previously investigated criminal organization is reportedly leveraging a support network of individuals and companies to hide assets and circumvent judicial actions aimed at freezing assets and accounts. The efforts employed by the suspect include a scheme that utilizes third-party bank accounts to mask transactions and obscure the flow of illicit funds. This strategy highlights the complexities of combating organized crime and the sophisticated methods used to evade law enforcement.

The operation sheds light on the persistent issues of corruption and money laundering facing Brazil, underlining the importance of rigorous law enforcement interventions like those from the MP. With the ongoing efforts in investigations such as this, authorities aim to strengthen judicial actions against financial crimes, ensuring that justice prevails for victims and reinforcing the integrity of economic systems in the region.