PF conducts operation against group suspected of smuggling 500,000 mobile phones

The Federal Police (PF) launched an operation against the criminal organization on Wednesday (10). 500,000 mobile phones stolen in the last five yearsThe individuals under investigation are expected to have sent more than R$1.6 billion abroad illegally.

“Operation Corisco Turbo”, carried out in collaboration with the Federal Revenue Administration, was carried out in the Federal District as well as in the states of São Paulo, Maranhão, Paraná, Goiás, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Norte. 51 search and seizure warrants, 25 real estate seizures and 42 vehicle seizures.

The action, involving 100 IRS employees and 250 federal police officers, also resulted in the blocking of R$280 million in accounts belonging to members of the group. He is accused of illegally importing large quantities of goods without paying taxes..

According to PF, the organization was divided into different coresEach was responsible for tasks such as negotiating and selling electronics, storing and transporting products, creating dummy companies, sending value abroad and receiving devices for resale in stores.

Precautionary measures

The 12th Federal District Court has also issued a preliminary injunction against the main suspects, as well as the actions of the officers and employees involved in Operation Corisco Turbo. These are They are banned from leaving Brazil and must present their passports to the court.

Other court orders include a ban on leaving their city of residence and a ban on reporting to the Federal Court every month to report on their activities. Members of the group are also accused of smuggling mobile phones. cannot communicate with each other.

There is also evidence that the group committed crimes such as money laundering and currency smuggling through money changers and transfers using cryptocurrencies, according to the PF. The individuals investigated must be held accountable for ideological fraud and embezzlement, among other crimes. He could be sentenced to up to 37 years in prison..