Police arrest duo and seize more than R$80,000 in operation against gambling in the interior of SP

According to the corporation, the operation included civil police officers from Piraju, Fartura, Sarutaiá and Avaré (SP). The investigations showed evidence of a criminal organization involved in illegal betting, which also laundered money from illicit activities.

In addition to the arrests, the agents also carried out search and seizure warrants. In Ipaussu, police seized a .9mm pistol, ammunition of different types, gaming machines, cell phones, betting and business documents, as well as R$5,700 in cash and R$77,700 in checks.

In Piraju, the police visited two bars, where they found that the games were being played illegally. Betting equipment, cell phones and posters related to illegal activities were seized at the locations.

According to the police, the criminal organization acted in a hierarchical manner, with division of tasks, control of bets and financial transactions between those involved. Other business documents raised suspicions about the use of formal businesses to move and hide money.

The two men were arrested and taken to the police station. They will be responsible for criminal organization, money laundering, violations of the Disarmament Statute and misdemeanors related to the illegal exploitation of games.