Brazil is conducting an investigation involving a Guyanese businessman, who is said to be part of a smuggling ring where some R$80 million (US$16.4 million) of illegally mined gold was laundered through shell companies in the food and medical supply industries.
Several days ago, the Ministry of Justice and Public Security of Brazil reported through its Federal Police that an investigation dubbed “Operation Vanglória” had been launched that would get to the origin and sale of illegal gold.
Since the investigation was launched, three search and seizure warrants have been issued by the 4th Federal Criminal Court of the Federal Court in Roraima.