Police discover clandestine office suspected of carrying out scams with sweepstakes and bets using the name of a hospital

The Civil Police closed a clandestine office for illegal sweepstakes and betting in Araçatuba on Friday (13). The scheme illegally used the name of Santa Casa.

The place operated without authorization under the name "Santa Casa Prêmios", offering values ​​of up to R$25,000. Police seized cards and identified suspects in the property.

The investigation began after a victim reported that he did not receive a R$1,000 prize. Criminals used your personal documents to try to take out loans.

The police pointed out that the virtual page was not authorized and used a shell company. Investigations continue to identify everyone involved in the scheme.

The Civil Police identified a clandestine office suspected of carrying out illegal sweepstakes and betting, in the center of Araçatuba (SP), on Friday (13). The scheme used the name and image of the city's Santa Casa to give credibility to the scam.

According to the police report, the place operated without authorization from the competent bodies under the name "Santa Casa Prêmios". The cards sold advertised prizes of up to R$25,000.

During the operation carried out by the Virtual Crimes Sector of the Judiciary Police Center (CPJ), the police found raffle cards and notes.

Despite the property having recently been vacated, the team was able to qualify suspects and collect elements for the investigation.

The case began to be investigated after a person reported to the police that they had won a prize of R$1,000. To release the amount, criminals requested the sending of personal documents.

The prize was never paid, and the victim started receiving notices from banks about attempts to take out loans in his name. Civil Police investigations also indicate that the company's virtual page did not have authorization to operate the games.

Furthermore, there is evidence that the amounts paid by participants were received by a shell company based in another state and that part of the draws were simulated, with no real winners.

Investigations continue with the aim of identifying everyone involved in the scheme and locating other possible victims.