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Brazil prepares operations targeting illegal bets linked to criminal factions

Enforcement & compliance

Brazil's federal government is preparing operations against the PCC and Comando Vermelho focused on illegal cigarettes and betting platforms, reportedly. A source familiar with the discussions said the actions aim to disrupt the groups' finances, but their timing remains undecided pending coordination with police, prosecutors and the judiciary.

The planned action could affect illegal betting platforms and financial institutions connected to alleged money-laundering networks.

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