Alexandre Pires is target of PF operation targeting illegal extraction in Yanomami Indigenous Land

Investigations point to the movement and concealment of resources exceeding 48 million dollars

Alexandre Pires is target of PF operation targeting illegal extraction in Yanomami Indigenous Land

TL;DR

  • Federal Police launched Operation Disco de Ouro, phase two, to investigate criminal organization.
  • Organization is suspected of money laundering, identity fraud, and transnational crimes.
  • Target is a group accused of selling cassiterite illegally extracted from Yanomami Indigenous Land in Roraima.
  • Investigations reveal movement and concealment of over $48 million through national and foreign companies.
  • Singer Alexandre Pires and businessmen Diego and Matheus Possebon are targets.
  • Alexandre Pires's company allegedly received over R$4 million from accounts linked to the scheme.
  • 12 search and seizure warrants and 17 asset seizure orders are being executed.