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Brazil revenue service joins betting tax and laundering investigation
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
Brazil’s revenue service said it joined Operation Arena to investigate alleged tax evasion, illicit foreign transfers and money laundering linked to betting. A court authorised 17 searches at 14 locations and asset seizures up to approximately R$1bn.
Why it matters
The investigation can lead to tax assessments and further action against the alleged financial arrangements.