A retired military police officer in São Paulo has been arrested during an operation by the Public Ministry investigating money laundering connections between the Transwolff transport company and a criminal organization known as Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC). The officer, identified as Nereu Aparecido Alves, was found with nearly R$ 1.2 million in a suitcase. His lawyer stated that the officer claimed the money belonged to a businessman for whom he was providing security services and insisted that this amount had no connection to the alleged illegal activities concerning Transwolff.

The arrest occurred following a broader investigation targeting alleged financial crimes connected to Transwolff and its purported ties to organized crime. The inquiry uncovered suspicious financial activities and led to multiple arrests, including Nereu, one of three police officers detained by the Military Police's internal affairs department, sparking concerns about corruption within the police force. The case raises significant questions about the integrity of law enforcement officials and their possible involvement in organized crime.

As the investigation unfolds, it highlights ongoing issues of corruption and complicity between state actors and criminal organizations in Brazil. The claims made by the retired officer could represent a layer of the complex relationship between police, businesses, and organized crime, with potential implications for public trust in law enforcement. The lack of transparency regarding the identity of the businessman involved, along with the dynamics of the ongoing investigation, underscores the need for a careful examination of accountability within both the police and private enterprises operating in the region.