Operation Blind Spot: Federal Police investigate fraud in UFAPE competition in Pernambuco
The Federal Police launched an operation against fraud in a public competition held by UFAPE, executing 21 warrants across eight municipalities in Pernambuco.
Operation Blind Spot targets group suspected of selling answers in UFAPE competition
The Federal Police launched Operation Blind Spot on Wednesday (4 November) against alleged fraud in a public competition held by the Federal University of the Agreste of Pernambuco (UFAPE). According to gov.br, federal agents executed 21 search and seizure warrants across eight municipalities in the state: Recife, Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Olinda, Nazaré da Mata, Buenos Aires, Garanhuns, Caruaru and Brejo da Madre de Deus.
During the operations, mobile phones, computers, media and documents were seized. Vehicles and other assets allegedly acquired with funds obtained through the fraud were also confiscated.
The investigations indicate that the group used electronic receivers to transmit answers to candidates during test application. The Federal Police are investigating the participation of each suspect individually, with the aim of mapping the roles exercised within the criminal organisation.
The suspects may face charges of fraud in public interest competitions, criminal organisation, criminal association, ideological falsity and document falsification, in addition to other crimes that may be identified during the course of the investigations.
Source: Google News BR — Crime