In recent months, the Judicial Police, together with the European Cybercrime Center (EC3), participated in an international anti-money laundering operation that resulted in the arrest of 1,013 people and prevented the loss of 32 million euros.
In a note published this Monday, the Judicial Police (PJ) states that Operation Money Mule, dubbed EMMA 9, was carried out in June, October and November in 26 countries and “had a global impact, arresting 1,013 suspects, identifying more than 10 759 “money mules” and taking precautions to avoid the loss of 32 million euros.
This operation, now in its ninth year, is aimed at laundering money through money couriers (“money mules”).
In a document presented to the media this Monday, the JV cites large numbers obtained from the joint international operation, such as identifying 425 people who are part of the “money mule” concept and another 59 people who are mail collectors.
Also, 93 people were questioned and charged, 590 bank accounts for illegal transactions were identified, 300 investigations were launched, 377 crime victims were identified and eight suspects were detained.
According to the Portuguese prosecutor’s office, “the estimated property loss exceeds 16,760 euros.
“This campaign aims to raise awareness among the general public that money mules are people recruited by criminal organizations to siphon off money or illegally transfer funds, and they become participants and perpetrators of crimes,” explains PD.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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