🚨$200K🚨 in Cryptocurrencies Seized from Gang Stealing Phones in São Paulo
Last Wednesday (March 19), Operation Sleipnir, led by the São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office and Military Police, dismantled a gang specialized in stealing phones and siphoning money from bank accounts and cryptocurrencies. The operation seized $60K in cash and approximately $200K in cryptocurrencies, along with jewelry, documents, and electronic devices.
The criminals used stolen phones to access victims' data, conduct illegal transactions, and launder money through cryptocurrencies. Binance collaborated with authorities by providing blockchain tracking tools.
The operation took place during a seminar organized by the Public Prosecutor's Office, featuring Binance and Chainalysis, which highlighted the need for stricter regulation in the crypto market.
Impact: The gang operated in São Paulo, and the seizure reveals the sophistication of digital crimes. The name "Sleipnir," inspired by Norse mythology, symbolizes the connection between worlds, much like the gang's ability to move between physical and digital realms to commit crimes.
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