Banco Genial Executive and Master Case Informant Targeted in 3rd Phase of Operation Carbono Oculto
Letícia Alves was born in Fortaleza and graduated in journalism from the Federal University of Ceará. She worked at the newspaper O Povo, Poder360, Brasil sem Medo, and Gazeta do Povo. Currently, she is a reporter at Revista Oeste.
TL;DR
- The third phase of Operation Carbono Oculto is investigating money laundering and criminal organization.
- Key targets include Humberto Arthur Tupinambá Neto, an executive from Banco Genial, and businessman Antonio Carlos Freixo Junior.
- The operation focuses on the acquisition of Tobras Distribuidora de Combustíveis Ltda. (Terrana).
- A sophisticated financial and corporate structure, including investment funds and shell companies, was allegedly used to control Terrana and hide assets.
- Over R$ 120 million reportedly passed through intermediary companies and accounts.
- Evidence includes Coaf reports, banking documents, financial analyses, and cellphone data.
- Banco Genial stated that Tupinambá is no longer a director and has cooperated with the investigation by providing information.