Brazilian Arrested in the USA: Federal Police Seizes Cryptocurrencies and Luxuries in Mega Operation
Douver Torres, a Brazilian arrested in the USA since February 2025, was the target of the Federal Police's (PF) Operation Fantasos, which investigates his Ponzi scheme involving bitcoin.
The operation resulted in the seizure of cryptocurrencies, jewelry, boats, and luxury cars. Computers, mobile phones, and documents were also confiscated to assist in the investigations.
Torres is accused of stealing R$ 1.6 billion through his company Trade Coin Club (TCC). The operation aimed to confiscate assets up to the value of the fraud. Among the seized items were luxury cars, a speedboat, and cash in US dollars.
The operation involved the collaboration of US agents, including the FBI, HSI, and IRS, and highlights international cooperation in combating crimes, including in the cryptocurrency market.
Operation Fantasos, which resulted in the seizure of cryptocurrencies, jewelry, boats, and luxury cars from Douver Torres, underscores the effectiveness of international cooperation in combating financial crimes.
With the collaboration of US agents, the Federal Police managed to dismantle a R$ 1.6 billion Ponzi scheme, showing that justice can reach even the most sophisticated criminals.
This case serves as a warning for those who try to hide behind the anonymity of cryptocurrencies: the law is always one step ahead.
Source: G1