Today, Wednesday, February 5, 2025, the Second Prosecutor's Office against Organized Crime, in collaboration with the National Police, carried out five search and seizure operations in San Francisco, Cerro Azul, and Villa Lucre. These actions aimed to search for documentation, technological equipment, and vehicles in relation to an investigation for crimes against the economic order, specifically for money laundering.
As a result of these operations, various elements of interest for the investigation were located, as well as the provisional seizure of several properties, including 32 real estate properties, two high-end vehicles, and a bank account.
The investigation that led to these actions began on January 4, 2023, as a consequence of prior illicit activities related to a scheme of fake cryptocurrencies and qualified fraud. It was identified that funds from these activities had been transferred to the country, being used for the acquisition of movable and immovable goods such as apartments, farms, and luxury vehicles.
Additionally, an arrest warrant was issued against two individuals, an Italian citizen and an American, with an international alert through Interpol. One of the accused already had a conviction, handed down on September 12, 2023, in another jurisdiction, sentencing him to 20 years in prison for participating in an extensive fraud scheme.
In summary, the actions taken today have been part of a significant investigation against the crime of money laundering, revealing international connections and confiscating important assets linked to illicit activities related to scams and fake cryptocurrencies.
