The civilian police released more details about Operation Illuminated, which relocated the municipality of Icarus in the south of the state on Tuesday (16). At a press conference, delegate Rafael Jasko explained how the alleged money laundering scheme involving an electricity distribution cooperative worked.

The investigation has been going on for a year – Photo: PCSC/Disclosure/ND

According to the delegate, four warrants for temporary arrest, 12 warrants for search and seizure in the cooperative, in the homes and businesses of the detainees were served, and 40,000 reais were found. In addition, furniture, real estate, bank accounts and assets were blocked.

“During the inspection of the house of one of the persons, we worked on the spot, and the money that was hidden fell. Suddenly, money will fall from the ceiling, that’s difficult,” the delegate said.

The agents also opened the safe of the cooperative, the main target of the investigation. “It was windy inside. I had no money, no documents, people even went to sort out the warehouse,” he said.

The investigation lasted 1 year.

The investigation, which ended a year later on Tuesday, began with complaints alleging possible misconduct by the company’s current management.

“From what we have found out, the resale of cars could theoretically be a method of money laundering. They also used the property to try and hide the stolen amount,” Jasko said.

The delegate also identified the possible involvement of other people. “Everything did not remain with one person, it could go to other places, to other people. But this will only be proven by investigations, and if it can be proven.”

Prisons

As a result of the investigation, four people who were directly involved in the management of the cooperative were detained. The delegate reported that two suspects were released on Tuesday (16). The names of those arrested have not been released.

According to the police, the operation is investigating crimes related to embezzlement, money laundering, criminal organization, tax evasion and fraudulent misrepresentation at Cooperativa Aliança, the electricity distribution concessionaire in Ichar.

In the note, the company said it was at the disposal of the authorities and was awaiting the launch of investigations to promote transparency. The case is being handled in secrecy.

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Cooperativa Aliança, the electricity distribution concessionaire, publicly explains, with respect to the public and the press, that the judiciary can obtain any information that may be needed in connection with the Illuminado operation launched on Tuesday morning. 16) civilian police.

The company also says that through its legal department, it is awaiting the results of investigations to promote transparency. At the moment we have no more information to share as the process is under judicial secrecy.