Operation Carbono Oculto: New Phase Indicates Link Between PCC and Master
Graduated in journalism from Cásper Líbero, he has a specialization in history theory from the University of São Paulo and in economics and finance from the Brazilian Institute of Economics and Finance. He worked at Jornal do Brasil, O Estado de S. Paulo and portal R7, among others, and covered stories outside the country. He was also a press officer for the Consulate of Israel and the Secretariat of Education of the State of São Paulo. Author of five books, he won the Clio Award for History and received an honorable mention in the Sindiclube Award for Short Stories and Chronicles. He is currently a journalist for Revista Oeste.
TL;DR
- The 'Operação Crédito Oculto' (Credit Hidden Operation) is a new phase of 'Operação Carbono Oculto,' investigating money laundering linked to the PCC and Banco Master.
- The scheme allegedly involves the sugar-alcohol sector, with Usina Itajobi identified as a target.
- Antônio Carlos Freixo Júnior, described as a financial operator for Daniel Vorcaro, and Humberto Arthur Tupinambá Neto, former director of Banco Genial, are among those targeted.
- Investigations suggest financial market operators provided structures to move and hide funds for organized crime.
- The operation involves multiple federal and state agencies, including the Receita Federal, Gaeco, and various police forces.
- Financial movements totaling R$ 11.6 billion between 2021 and 2025 by a company involved in a supposed simulated acquisition of Usina Itajobi are under scrutiny.
- The fuel distributor Terrana is also part of the investigation, with alleged leaders of the fuel sector scheme seeking to acquire it.
- Banco Genial's involvement is being examined through its administration of the Fundo Radford, which invested in entities linked to the scheme.