Brazilian Authorities Dismantle Smartphone Racketeering Scheme with Possible Hezbollah Link

Brazil · Latin America + Caribbean region

Brazilian authorities in São Paulo launched Operation Frankmobile to dismantle a large criminal network involved in stealing thousands of mobile phones. The scheme included extracting personal information to defraud owners and technically altering the stolen goods. A possible connection to Hezbollah has emerged from the investigation.

Single-source report, not yet corroborated.