Overview

• Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal deflagrated Operação Remoto Shell after a technology-area employee allegedly offered credentials to fraudsters.
• Officers conducted searches on Sept. 26–27, seizing a cellphone and a notebook that were sent for forensic examination.
• Authorities say the coordinated response with the bank neutralized the attempt and prevented a potential million-real loss.
• The suspect was not arrested, and the case is being investigated as invasion of an electronic device and criminal association.
• Investigators have not publicly identified possible collaborators, while Banco do Brasil says its governance limited risk and it is cooperating.