An investigation into the activities of a criminal faction involved in the dissemination of online gaming platforms led the Civil Police of Mato Grosso to launch, this Wednesday (14), Operation Aposta Final, in Cuiabá and Várzea Grande. Among those investigated are a digital influencer and her husband, suspected of involvement in illegal gambling and money laundering.
According to the Civil Police, one of the companies linked to the platforms published by the influencer handled more than R$102.4 million between May 14 and July 12, 2026, considering the amounts received and transferred during the period. The transactions raised suspicions because they involved sequential inflows and outflows of money, as well as transfers related to online gaming and betting.
In total, the operation seeks to comply with 19 court orders, including three search and seizure warrants at addresses linked to the couple, the seizure of four vehicles and the freezing of up to R$102.4 million in the accounts of those being investigated.
The court also ordered the suspension of the financial activities of two companies, the removal of profiles from social networks and the blocking of a website used to advertise bets.
The measures were authorized by the Justice 4.0 Center of the Guarantees Court, in Cuiabá, after investigations carried out by the Organized Crime Combat Management and the Organized Crime Repression Police Station (GCCO/Draco).
Millionaire movement
The investigations began after a complaint received in August this year, which pointed to the possible participation of a criminal faction in the dissemination of online gaming platforms and in a money laundering scheme. During the investigation, police officers identified the influencer's posts on social media with links that directed followers to an illegal gaming platform.
According to the police, payments made by users through Pix were destined for two companies that were not on the list of operators authorized by the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets, of the Ministry of Finance.
The financial analysis revealed that one of these companies generated more than R$102.4 million in approximately two months. Investigators identified movements considered suspicious, such as the receipt of amounts followed by transfers to other accounts.
The Civil Police suspect that the companies were used to receive and move betting money. Therefore, he asked the Court for measures to interrupt activities and block amounts that may be related to the crimes being investigated.
High value goods
The investigation also identified an increase in the assets of those involved which, according to the police, would not be compatible with the declared income. Among the assets identified are high-value vehicles and a residential property. Investigators also found records of international travel expenses.
In addition to blocking up to R$102.4 million in the accounts of those being investigated, the Court authorized the seizure of four vehicles: two pickup trucks, a pickup truck and an SUV.
Blocking social networks and companies
To prevent the continuity of the investigated activities, the Court ordered the temporary suspension of the economic and financial activities of the two companies involved. The influencer was also prohibited from creating, accessing or using profiles on social networks and digital platforms to promote games and betting.
The search and seizure warrants are carried out at addresses linked to the couple, including the residence of those being investigated, a beauty salon and a butcher shop, located in Cuiabá and Várzea Grande.
During searches, police officers look for documents, electronic devices and financial records that can help identify the destination of the money and the participation of other people in the scheme.
Investigations continue to clarify how the structure for publishing bets worked, identify those responsible for the platform and track the amounts transferred.
