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Receita Federal and MPF launch investigation into Brazilian betting group's financial activities
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
Brazil's Receita Federal and MPF launched Operation Jogo de Sombras on 28 August 2026 to investigate suspected tax evasion, illicit currency transfers and money laundering involving fixed-odds betting, according to a Finance Ministry notice. Authorities are executing six search warrants across three cities. Investigators allege the business group handled more than R$5bn in 2025.
Why it matters
Betting businesses face scrutiny as Brazilian authorities investigate suspected tax evasion, illicit currency transfers and money laundering.