Brazilian lawyer questions scrutiny of bettor accounts with balances above R$ 500 mil
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
An opinion was published by criminal lawyer Leonardo Tajaribe Jr. on 15 October 2026 about the analysis of bettor accounts after betting activity was prohibited under Provisional Measure No. 1.394/2026. The article says dozens of accounts had balances above R$ 500 mil when funds were returned, prompting an announced analysis for possible money laundering. Tajaribe argues that account balances alone do not establish criminal suspicion and says a rule on blocking accounts linked to irregular betting could affect bettors’ funds, depending on its interpretation.
Why it matters
The analysis may affect how authorities assess bettors’ funds held by betting platforms after the prohibition.