15 prisoners accused of defrauding 6 million liters of fuel

By ETCO
22/07/2011

Source: Band News - São Paulo / SP - 24/11/2010

Fifteen people were arrested in Alagoas, accused of defrauding more than 6 million liters of fuel alcohol per year. The arrests are part of the “Operation Leão de Fogo”, launched by the Federal Highway Police, the Public Ministry and the Treasury Department, after two years of investigation.

Among the prisoners are businessmen, truck drivers and gas station employees, who will answer for tax evasion and adulteration of fuels. The loss is estimated at R $ 10 million per month.