The civil police of Itapema, on the northern coast of Santa Catarina, have launched a police investigation to investigate a travel agency suspected of defrauding several clients. So far, more than 20 victims have been heard, and there is a possibility that the number of victims could be even higher.

The scam may have been used on at least 20 clients. Photo: Pixabay/Ilustrativa/Reproduction/ND.

According to the Civil Police, the subject of the investigation is the owner of a travel agency whose headquarters were located in the Meia Praia area of ​​Itapema and had been operating in the market for more than 20 years.

According to investigators, he allegedly deceived clients through fraudulent contracts when selling travel packages, as well as when exchanging reals for foreign currency.

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The suspect has not yet been found to testify. Officers are currently working on the investigation, which is progressing and could be completed in the coming days.

The civilian police emphasize that people who have been deceived by the agency and have not yet approached the police, file a police report.