The Federal Police of Brazil executed an arrest operation in São Paulo, capturing Alexandre Moreira da Silva, one of the last fugitives connected to Operation Sem Desconto. This operation is focused on investigating the embezzlement of resources from the National Institute of Social Security (INSS) and aims to dismantle the criminal organization utilizing these funds. The authorities linked Moreira da Silva to the financial sector of this organization, involved in managing and transferring misappropriated funds.

The Federal Police announced that ongoing investigation efforts, including extensive groundwork and intelligence gathering, allowed them to track the fugitive effectively. The investigation revealed that Moreira da Silva was part of a broader scheme that involved unauthorized and irregular deductions from the accounts of retirees and pensioners benefiting from INSS, which has raised significant concerns about fraud within social security systems in Brazil.

Operation Sem Desconto, a collaborative effort by the Federal Police and the General Comptroller of the Union (CGU), underscores the Brazilian government's commitment to combating corruption and safeguarding public funds. As Moreira da Silva is held awaiting judicial proceedings, this case may lead to further insights into the extent of the fraudulent activities involved and the potential recovery of diverted funds, emphasizing the severity of financial crimes in the social security sector.