In Naviraí, Mato Grosso do Sul, a 27-year-old employee has been arrested for allegedly embezzling more than R$ 660,000 from the company he worked for. The Police Civil reported that he utilized his position in the payment department to transfer large amounts of money to his personal account before transferring funds to the proper suppliers. This fraudulent activity was uncovered when the company management noticed unusual movements in their financial system and promptly involved law enforcement.

The investigation revealed that the employee had been manipulating payment processes—he would initiate payments to suppliers and then change the bank account information to his own before the funds were deposited into the suppliers' accounts. Authorities are also investigating whether the embezzled money was used to fund his online gambling activities, indicating a potentially larger issue of gambling addiction or financial misconduct linked to personal indulgences.

With this case, the Seção de Investigações Gerais (SIG) of the police is highlighting how internal controls and monitoring are crucial in preventing such incidents. Companies may need to reassess their financial security measures to safeguard against employees abusing their positions, especially in financial roles where they have access to sensitive information and funds. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and the potential for fraud in corporate environments, especially in the digital age where online gambling is increasingly accessible.