Member of Comando Vermelho in the Northeast is arrested in RJ

Civil police officers arrested, this Thursday (2), a man identified as one of those responsible for the CV (Comando Vermelho) money laundering scheme operating in the Northeast of the country. The capture took place in the Madureira neighborhood, in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro.

The action was carried out by agents from DPCA-NIT (Child and Adolescent Protection Police Station of Niterói), in conjunction with the Civil Police of Piauí.

According to investigations, the suspect had a central role in the financial structure of the criminal organization, being responsible for moving resources obtained through the faction's illicit activities. To hide the origin of the money, the group would use shell companies, bank accounts in the name of third parties and financial operations considered complex by investigators.

The investigations indicate that the money laundering scheme was used to maintain the organization's activities and expand its presence in different Brazilian states.

After exchanging information and intelligence work between the two police forces, the agents located the suspect hiding in Madureira. There was an arrest warrant against him, which was served on the spot.

Source: CNN