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São Paulo Civil Police blocks more than 100 illegal gambling platforms

Enforcement & compliance

São Paulo Civil Police launched Operation Ilusão Premiada on 22 July in an investigation into money laundering and illegal gambling, according to the report. The operation blocked more than 100 platforms and involved 11 search warrants in three cities; police also arrested a suspect wanted over a separate robbery-murder case.

The platform blocks and searches affect illegal gambling activity in three municipalities in São Paulo state.

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São Paulo court creates three criminal courts to handle organised-crime cases

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