Brazilian Federal Police and Brazilian Tax Authority have launched the final stage in Operation Colossus. This movement has executed hundreds court orders against fake companies, arbitrage agents and cryptocurrency exchanges in four states. This operation involved 158 government officials, 130 of them federal policemen. It resulted in search and seizure orders for six forex institutions and six cryptocurrency exchanges.
Operation Colossus launched to stop the laundering of crypto money
With the support of the Brazilian tax authority and the Federal Police of Brazil on September 22, the Brazilian Federal Police launched Operation Colossus' final stage. This investigation has more than four years of historical background. They executed over 100 court orders targeting six cryptocurrency exchanges and four forex operators as well as arbitrage agents suspected to be aiding in money laundering.
Operation Colossus involved 130 federal police officers. They executed two arrest warrants and 37 search-and- seizure orders in four different states, including Rio de Janeiro. The effort also included 28 tax officers from Brazil.
According to the Federal Police, the criminals used cryptocurrency assets as a way to launder money through a remittance program. According to the Federal Police's press release, suspicious exchange operations resulted in the movement of close to $391 million. According to the Federal Police:
These resources were circulated through the financial system through shell companies without economic or financial capacity. They then passed through transit accounts before being converted into cryptoassets that could later be used abroad.
Modus Operandi and Similar Operations
Three groups are believed to have been involved in this crime. The first is composed of high-ranking arbitrage agents who purchased large amounts of cryptocurrency assets in countries such as the U.S., Singapore and Hong Kong. The second group consists of cryptocurrency exchanges that acted as intermediaries.
The third group consists of individuals and fake companies that bought these cryptocurrency assets. Many customers were unable to buy cryptocurrencies. These included the elderly, those who are eligible for assistance programs and the dead. One accountant managed more than 1,300 fake companies.
This operation is among the largest crypto-related in the country. It also includes others like operation Compliance and operation Kryptos, both of which were executed last year by the government forces.
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Statistics
- The price of gold jumped 131 percent from late 2007 to September 2011, when it hit a high of $1,921 an ounce, according to the World Gold Council. (aarp.org)
- Gold is considered a collectible, and profits from a sale are taxed at a maximum rate of 28 percent. (aarp.org)
- This is a 15% margin that has shown no stable direction of growth but fluctuates seemingly at random. (smartasset.com)
- You can only purchase gold bars at least 99.5% purity. (forbes.com)
- Instead, the economy improved, stocks rebounded, and gold plunged, losing 28 percent of its value in 2013. (aarp.org)
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- 7 U.S. Code SS 7 – Designation of boards of trade as contract markets
- 26 U.S. Code SS 408 – Individual retirement plans
cftc.gov
bbb.org
How To
Guidelines for Gold Roth IRA
The best way to invest for retirement is by starting early. Start saving as soon as possible, usually at age 50. You can continue to save throughout your career. You must contribute enough each year to ensure that you have adequate growth.
Additionally, tax-free opportunities like a traditional 401k or SEP IRA are available. These savings vehicles enable you to make contributions while not paying any taxes on the earnings, until they are withdrawn. They are a great option for those who do not have access to employer matching money.
The key is to save regularly and consistently over time. You'll miss out on any potential tax benefits if you're not contributing the maximum amount allowed.
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By: Sergio Goschenko
Title: Brazilian Federal Police Launch Operation Colossus, 6 Cryptocurrency Exchanges Involved
Sourced From: news.bitcoin.com/brazilian-federal-police-launch-operation-colossus-6-cryptocurrency-exchanges-involved/
Published Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:30:02 +0000
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