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US sanctions São Paulo- and Portugal-linked PCC money-laundering network after Brazil exposed $190 million scheme

On July 1, the United States sanctioned two Brazilian nationals and four companies in Brazil and Portugal tied to Primeiro Comando da Capital, expanding earlier Florida-linked criminal enforcement into asset-blocking and compliance measures.

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U.S. expanded PCC sanctions with São Paulo-linked laundering designations tied to Florida proceeds flows

On July 1, 2026, the United States designated two Brazilian nationals and four companies in Brazil and Portugal that Treasury said helped launder drug proceeds for Primeiro Comando da Capital through a network spanning São Paulo and Florida.