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São Paulo police arrest Brabet founder in illegal betting investigation

Enforcement & compliance

São Paulo Civil Police arrested Alberth Cesar Janjon on 21 May in Campinas as part of an investigation into alleged illegal online betting and fraud, according to police information reported in the report. Janjon owns On-Line Games Diversoes e Entretenimento, which previously operated Brabet and Nu Trade; investigators say the suspected network operated in six Brazilian states. The investigation remains open, and the police said alleged losses could reach tens of millions of reais.

The investigation concerns an alleged betting network spanning six states and could affect scrutiny of operators and their promotional channels.

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