CGU and PF deepen investigation into cases of bid fraud in Piauí

Summary:

The Controladoria-Geral da Uniu00e3o (CGU) is participating in Operation Creta, a joint operation with the Polu00edcia Federal, to investigate crimes related to fraud, corruption, and money laundering involving federal-funded works in municipalities in the state of Piauu00ed. The operation is a follow-up to Operation Argentum, which began in 2017 and uncovered fraud and irregularities in the execution of healthcare unit construction and reform projects. The investigation has identified a group that continues to operate in multiple municipalities, using a similar modus operandi of fraudulent tenders and execution of overpriced works. The operation has resulted in the seizure of over R$ 17 million and the freezing of accounts linked to the suspects. The operation will impact the population of the involved municipalities, affecting the quality of healthcare services and the rights of workers involved in the projects.