Mar 4 • 21:59 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

‘Sicario’, arrested in new phase of the investigation into Banco Master, has a history of fraud, receiving stolen goods, and criminal association

Luiz Phillipi Machado de Moraes Mourão, known as 'Sicario', was arrested in connection with a new phase of an investigation into Banco Master and has a criminal history.

Luiz Phillipi Machado de Moraes Mourão, also referred to as 'Sicario', was apprehended in a recent operation concerning Banco Master in Belo Horizonte. His criminal record includes multiple offenses such as fraud, receiving stolen goods, and criminal association, which points to a significant history of illegal activities. Police sources confirmed his background includes previous arrests for qualified theft and involvement in both threats and traffic-related offenses.

On the morning of his arrest, the Federal Police disclosed that 'Sicario' attempted suicide while in custody at the Regional Superintendence of Minas Gerais. Emergency services promptly responded, and he was transported to the João XXIII Hospital, although the facility has not released any details regarding his health status. This incident illustrates the gravity of the situation he finds himself in, amid serious allegations contributing to his mental distress.

The arrest of 'Sicario' is part of a broader investigation into Banco Master, where multiple individuals are implicated in various crimes including fraud and criminal association. The police confirmed that Mourão remains under investigation for serious offenses, highlighting ongoing concerns about financial crimes in Brazil and the need for continued vigilance against organized crime.

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