Gusttavo Lima is acquitted of money laundering and criminal conspiracy charges

The Attorney General of Pernambuco has closed the investigation against the singer, underlining the lack of evidence to justify criminal prosecution

Archiving of investigations

The General Prosecutor’s Office of Pernambuco has decided to close the investigations against Gusttavo Lima and four other people accused of money laundering and criminal conspiracy. The Pernambuco Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPPE) concluded that there is insufficient evidence to justify the opening of criminal proceedings against the suspects.

Gusttavo Lima was investigated for transactions involving the purchase and cancellation of a Cesna Aircraft aircraft, purchased by Darwin Henrique da Silva Filho, owner of Esportes da Sorte. The singer was even ordered into precautionary custody, but the order was dismissed by the court before being carried out. In turn, Darwin was indicted for money laundering in transactions related to online gaming.

In addition to the singer, José André da Rocha Neto, Aislla Sabrina Truta Henriques Rocha, Thiago Lima Rocha and Rayssa Ferreira Santana Rocha, all linked to the Vaidebet company, were also acquitted.

Position of the Attorney General

The deputy attorney general for legal affairs, Norma Mendonça Galvão de Carvalho, followed the agreement of the prosecutors responsible for the case, who had already recommended dismissal. In the statement, presented this Friday (13/12) to the 12th Criminal Court of the Capital, it is specified that there are no minimum elements to support a complaint or the opening of criminal proceedings against the suspects.

“In the case in question, as rightly stated by the ministerial representatives, there was no minimum evidentiary basis for the initiation of criminal proceedings against the highlighted subjects under investigation, which would authorize the rejection of any possible complaint or, if received, would constitute an undeniable illegal constraint, capable of giving rise to the filing of habeas corpus to suspend the criminal action”, stated Norma Mendonça.

Postponement and continuity of investigations

Although Gusttavo Lima’s case has been closed, suspicions about atypical financial transactions reported by the Financial Activities Control Council (COAF) will be forwarded to the Public Ministry of Paraíba for analysis.

Investigations into Darwin Filho and his companies continue. According to the Prosecutor’s Office there are “strong indications of illicit commercial activities” which require further investigations. The deputy prosecutor underlined the need to include the requested measures in the documents, such as reports on violations of banking and tax secrecy.

Source: Terra

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