Brabet owner arrested in Brazil gambling investigation

Brazilian Civil Police arrested Alberth Cesar Janjon on May 21 at an apartment in Nova Campinas. Investigators said the operation seized cell phones, credit cards, luxury handbags, more than 10 watches, and two high-end vehicles linked to the case. Police believe the matter connects to a wider network of online gambling websites that allegedly used influencers and bloggers to attract users with promises of easy profits and guaranteed winnings. Authorities said the alleged operations may have reached users across São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso, Santa Catarina, Ceará, and Bahia. The investigation focused on platforms associated with “Jogo do Tigrinho” and other online games of chance promoted through social media. Janjon’s lawyers opposed the arrest and argued pretrial detention was disproportionate, citing a fixed address and legitimate business activity.

"Officers with the Civil Police carried out the arrest on May 21 at an apartment in the Nova Campinas neighborhood. Authorities said the operation also resulted in the seizure of cell phones, credit cards, luxury handbags, more than 10 watches, and two high-end vehicles tied to the investigation."

"Police believe the case is connected to a broader network of online gambling websites that allegedly used influencers and bloggers to attract users with promises of easy profits and guaranteed winnings. According to investigators, the operation may have reached users in São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso, Santa Catarina, Ceará, and Bahia."

"Authorities have concentrated much of the investigation on platforms associated with "Jogo do Tigrinho" and other online games of chance that gained massive visibility through social media promotion."

"The defense informs that this is a case originating from the interior of Ceará, investigating alleged payments made to influencers for the promotion of platforms known as 'Jogo do Tigrinho' and other games of chance," the statement said. "The defense argues that pretrial detention is entirely inappropriate and disproportionate. The suspect is a businessman, has a fixed address, a known legitimate business activity, and has provided proof of the origin and acquisition of the seized assets.""

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