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Man wanted in major cryptocurrency scam arrested in São Paulo
A man wanted since 2021 was arrested in São Paulo on October 31.
He is accused of involvement in a large-scale cryptocurrency scam scheme in Manaus, in the state of Amazonas.
The case involves fraud using cryptocurrencies, though no further details of the scheme are given.
His father was also investigated in connection with the scheme.
The father was arrested in Pará in January 2022.
The arrests in São Paulo and Pará are linked to a case centered on alleged scams in Manaus.
No further details about the investigation or next steps were provided.
A man wanted since 2021 over a cryptocurrency fraud scheme in Manaus was arrested in São Paulo.
The arrest took place on the afternoon of October 31, 2026, according to UOL.
The scheme involved fraud worth millions, the report said.
The man’s father, who is also under investigation in the scheme, was arrested in Pará in January 2022.
- Who
- A man wanted since 2021 over a cryptocurrency fraud scheme; his name is not stated.
- What
- He was arrested in São Paulo.
- When
- The afternoon of October 31, 2026.
- Where
- São Paulo, Brazil; the scheme was in Manaus.
- Why
- He was wanted for involvement in a cryptocurrency fraud scheme worth millions.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The man became wanted over his alleged involvement in the cryptocurrency fraud scheme.
His father, also investigated in the scheme, was arrested in Pará.
The man was arrested in São Paulo in the afternoon.
- Arrest location
- São Paulo
- Arrest date
- October 31, 2026
- Wanted since
- 2021
- Scheme location
- Manaus
- Father’s arrest
- Pará, January 2022