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Brazilian Crypto Ponzi Scheme Operators Sentenced to Over 128 Years

Solomon M. by Solomon M.
April 19, 2025
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Key Points:

  • Sentencing of Braiscompany operators marks severe crackdown on crypto fraud.
  • 128-year sentence given to main operator.
  • Scheme defrauded over 20,000 investors of millions.

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Braiscompany Sentencing: A 128-Year Sentence for Mastermind Joel Ferreira de Souza

Joel Ferreira de Souza, the mastermind behind Brazilian crypto Ponzi scheme Braiscompany, has been handed a 128-year sentence for defrauding over 20,000 investors.

These sentences highlight the Brazilian judiciary’s strong stance against crypto fraud, serving as a deterrent to similar illegal activities.

Details of the Scheme

Joel Ferreira de Souza, alongside key figures Gesana Rayane Silva and Victor Augusto Veronez de Souza, exploited a fraudulent investment scheme under Braiscompany, offering unlicensed crypto investments with false promises of high returns. The court charged them with various crimes, sealing a significant judgment against crypto fraud in Brazil.

The financial fraud collected approximately $190 million from investors, with about R$36 million seized by courts. Victims’ restitution remains uncertain, raising concerns over fund recovery processes. Artêmio Picanço said,

“The fund should go directly to the victims.”

Regulatory Implications

Regulatory enforcement becomes central to protecting crypto investors. Further scrutiny of similar incidents, such as BitConnect


and PlusToken,

shows only temporary market volatility. However, these events prompt increased demands for oversight. Judge Vinicius Costa Vidor stated sentences serve as a “strong deterrent” to future financial crimes, setting new legal precedents in Brazil’s crypto landscape.

Potential outcomes include tighter regulations on crypto investment platforms, drawing from prior market incidents. Deterring illegal channels could influence global regulatory approaches, aligning more robust measures with market integrity.

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