Pernambuco judge closes betting-linked money-laundering inquiry
A judge at Recife’s 12th Criminal Court has ordered the closure of an inquiry into alleged money laundering through betting companies, accepting a request from the Pernambuco Public Prosecutor’s Office. The prosecutor’s office had sought closure since December 2024, saying there was no proper basis for criminal proceedings; the judge issued the order on 19 March.
The decision ends the inquiry into alleged money laundering involving betting companies, while the source also records a separate ruling on evidence-sharing.