The businessman Maurício Camisotti, target of the investigations into the fraud at INSS, attempted to carry out a million-dollar operation at BTG Pactual, seeking to convert R$ 59 million into cryptocurrencies, about two weeks after the triggering of Operation Sem Desconto in April of this year. The bank, however, blocked the transaction and alerted the competent authorities.
The investigation examines a national scheme of undue discounts on retirement and pension benefits.
According to information from G1, on May 8, 2025, Camisotti approached BTG in Rio de Janeiro, requesting the conversion of 40% of his investments into crypto assets. At that time, his assets were valued at R$ 148 million.
The movement caught the attention of the institution, since the businessman had no history in this type of investment. Therefore, the bank blocked all movements and reported the episode to Coaf and the CPMI of INSS.
Suspicious movements with investigated lawyer
In addition to the attempt to invest in cryptocurrencies, Camisotti informed the bank that he wanted to start receiving monthly transfers from lawyer Nelson Willians, also investigated by the CPMI, in an offshore account.
He said it was about payments for the sale of a property in the United States, but did not present the required documentation to confirm the operation.
Even in the face of BTG's restrictions, Camisotti continued to pressure for the conversion, asked for information about stablecoins, and even suggested opening accounts in the names of third parties, a proposal also rejected.
The report sent to Coaf classified the movements as possible signs of currency evasion and attempts to disguise the origin and destination of the money, explains G1.
This was not the first time the businessman had requests denied by the bank. According to the publication, Maurício Camisotti had already tried to obtain financing and a million-dollar credit at BTG Pactual, but both operations were denied due to a lack of clarity in the documentation.