Brazilian senator warns betting influencers during Bets CPI inquiry
Senator Damares Alves criticised influencers accused of promoting illegal gambling during a Senate Bets CPI session in Brazil on 22 April. The inquiry heard from Alagoas civil police delegate Lucimério Campos, who led Operation Game Over, which uncovered an alleged scheme involving influencers promoting illegal games. Alves listed police operations in several states and cited possible prison terms for fraud, money laundering and criminal association.
The inquiry and cited criminal penalties signal enforcement risks for influencers and businesses involved in illegal gambling promotion.