Police investigate group suspected of carrying out scams with fake letters of credit and consortiums

According to investigations, the suspects published advertisements on the internet and social networks to attract customers. They offered financing, loans and letters of credit under the promise that they were already covered. However, after making the down payment, the consumer discovered that they had contracted a conventional consortium, dependent on draws or bids.

The investigation showed that the money paid by the victims was transferred to accounts of individuals and legal entities linked to those being investigated. To give the appearance of legality to the negotiations, the group used recordings, questionnaires, statements and confirmation calls after receiving the amounts.

The case brings together 47 police reports registered between 2023 and 2026, as well as contracts, proof of payment and financial analyses. The conduct is investigated as embezzlement, crimes against consumer relations, criminal association and money laundering. Throughout the process, high-value vehicles linked to those under investigation were seized.

The operation is coordinated by the 7th Metropolitan Police Station, in Nossa Senhora do Socorro, with support from teams from the Special Operations and Resources Coordination (Core), Consumer Police Station (Decon), Depama and Depatri.

The searches continue to detail the actions of each member, track the destination of the money and protect assets to compensate for the losses caused to the victims.