Brazil police target a PCC money laundering ring near São Paulo's coast, plus a separate ICMS tax fraud case involving major retailers.
Brazil · ORGANIZED CRIME
Key Facts
—What happened Police in São Paulo state opened two separate fraud investigations that both became public on September 3, 2026.
—How big Investigators say a PCC-linked group laundered close to R$1 billion (about US$196 million) through coastal businesses.
—What it means Prosecutors say the group tried to buy influence inside Praia Grande’s city hall and its city council.
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