Federal prosecutors investigate alleged nationwide use of Paraíba lottery credentials
Brazil’s Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating allegations that companies accredited by Paraíba’s Lotep used state credentials to run prize draws nationwide, according to a formal complaint. The complaint was also sent to the federal solicitor general, the Finance Ministry and Susep; the complainant argues that state credentials permit activity only in the licensing state.
The investigation concerns the geographic limits on state-authorised prize draws and could affect accredited operators’ reach.