Brazilian Federal Police launched Operation Brianski to combat money laundering crimes through cryptocurrency transactions. Two Russians arrested in Brazil.
• Investigations began after Russian citizens moved to Florianópolis to use funds from Russian crimes.
• Main suspects were convicted of fraud and attempted robbery in their home country.
• Suspects joined corporate boards and acquired property, some through large payments in kind.
• Financial transactions originated in cryptocurrency transactions.
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