Brasilia/DF. The Federal Police deflagrou, in this fourth day (22/1), to Operação CHAES, with the objective of dismantling a criminal association specialized in the development and use of banking malware for the practice of large-scale financial frauds, in addition to the washing of capital .
Two search and arrest warrants have been completed in the cities of Campinas/SP and Caldas Novas/GO, including locations linked to the suspected malware developer. In addition, it was decreed or sequestered and blocked of benefits and securities investigated to guarantee the reparation of the prejudices caused by the criminal association.
The investigation, conducted by the Division of Investigation and Special Operations (DIOE) with the support of the High Technology Crimes Repression Coordination (CCAT) of PF, revealed that the group used the CHAES malware, consisting of a highly sophisticated multi-stage program , designed for “roubar” Sensitive information from clients of financial institutions, such as bank credentials and payment details.
The Federal Police reinforces its commitment to combat cybercrimes and contribute to the protection of the national financial system and cyber security in Brazil. New proceedings are being carried out with ongoing investigation to identify other possible members of the scheme.
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