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Brazilian Crypto Ponzi Scheme Leaders Receive Lengthy Sentences

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

  • Ponzi scheme leaders sentenced, largest crypto fraud penalty in Brazil.
  • Defrauded over 20,000 investors.
  • No significant impact on major crypto markets.

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Brazilian Crypto Ponzi Scheme Leaders Receive Lengthy Sentences

The sentencing signifies a strong deterrent against crypto fraud in Brazil, primarily affecting the country’s retail investors without impacting global crypto markets.

The Braiscompany Ponzi scheme, led by Joel Ferreira de Souza, promised “20% monthly returns” attracting over 20,000 investors and causing losses of $190 million. The convicted leaders operated an illegal financial entity, laundering money through shell companies. Alongside de Souza, marketing director Gesana Rayane Silva and technical director Victor Augusto Veronez de Souza received lengthy prison terms. The scheme’s marketing was pervasive, targeting retail investors with direct promises and referrals.

“The sentences reflect a crackdown on ‘unlicensed financial institutions’ and crypto fraud, signaling aggressive new standards for enforcement.” — Federal Judge Vinicius Costa Vidor

The court’s decision, ordering the seizure of R$36 million, reflects Brazil’s commitment to cracking down on crypto fraud (Mitrade Privacy Policy) as articulated by Federal Judge Vinicius Costa Vidor. The event impacted the Brazilian retail investor community, with lawyer Artêmio Picanço advocating for the victims’ restitution. Despite the scheme’s largescale impact within Brazil, major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum saw no substantial market disruption, underscoring limited broader market influence.

Analysts note similarities with past crypto fraud cases like BitConnect, indicating common patterns in sentencing severity and asset recovery challenges. There remains uncertainty regarding the full recovery of investor losses amid ongoing asset seizures and civil suits. The lack of significant market reaction following the sentencing is consistent with trends in previous crypto legal actions, which largely affect only direct participants.

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