PF fulfills 50 warrants in 6 states for illegal export of gold and diamonds

On the morning of this Wednesday (26), the Federal Police carried out 42 search and seizure warrants and eight arrest warrants in six states of the country. countries in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.

The mandates of Operation Itamarã are fulfilled in the states of Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Paraná, Minas Gerais and São Paulo and in the Federal District. In addition to the search and seizure and arrest orders, the Federal Court determined the blocking of BRL 38 million from those investigated.

According to the PF, the group illegally exported the precious stones to China, England, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, United States, Singapore, France, Canada, Ghana, Namibia, South Africa, Spain, Sierra Leone and Switzerland. The police also discovered a structure of action in the national territory in several states.

Investigations began in 2020 from the arrest of one of those investigated trying to board at São Paulo / Guarulhos International Airport for Dubai with rough diamonds without tax documentation. That same year, a new shipment of gold bars was intercepted by the Federal Revenue at Belo Horizonte/Confins International Airport bound for the United States.

Another investigator was also discovered who was detained when he tried to enter the United States with about 40 rough diamonds.

The police found that the group used shell companies to issue false invoices and the “co-option of legitimate companies, duly registered in the National Registry of Commerce of Rough Diamonds (CNCD), to issue false documents and enable the shipment of stones abroad. ”, explains the official.

If the investigations are proven, those involved will respond for crimes against property in the form of usurpation; criminal organization; clandestinely import or export goods that depend on registration, analysis or authorization from a competent public body; and qualified reception, among others.