Rio Prosecutors Launch CyberGAECO: Brazil’s New Crypto Crime-Fighting Force Just Went Live

Rio de Janeiro isn't playing around anymore—not when crypto crime's eating into both street cred and institutional portfolios. Enter CyberGAECO, the state's new digital task force built to hunt down blockchain-based fraud, money laundering, and dark web deals.

Heavily Armed, Digitally Skilled

The unit combines prosecutors with cyber specialists, crypto-tracing software, and real-time forensics. Think on-chain analysis meets old-school investigative muscle. No more anonymous wallets—not on their watch.

Why It Matters Beyond the Favela

As Bitcoin flirts with new highs, scams multiply. Rio’s move signals that law enforcement is finally catching up—or at least sprinting to close the gap. It’s a warning shot to rug pullers, mixers, and Telegram pump groups: someone’s watching.

Sure, some finance bros might grumble about ‘regulation creep,’ but let’s be real—if cleaning up crypto means fewer ‘sorry, your funds are safu’ moments, maybe we can all sleep better. Even the bulls.

CyberGAECO targets crypto crime and dark web networks

CyberGAECO will focus on dismantling organized groups operating in cyberspace, with particular attention to cryptocurrency-fueled offenses. Its mandate covers intelligence operations, judicial actions, asset recovery, and coordination with domestic and international authorities. Dark web activity, money laundering through digital tokens, and the financing of organized crime are top priorities for the new unit.

To achieve this, CyberGAECO is tasked with forging partnerships with public agencies and private entities worldwide, acquiring advanced technological tools, and driving institutional policies that reinforce cybercrime prevention. 

The initiative places Rio’s prosecutors in line with global enforcement trends, where specialized cyber units have become critical to combating financial crimes linked to blockchain, online anonymity, and the digital underground.
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