Rio’s Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPRJ) just launched CyberGAECO, a new Organized Crime task force, to tackle surging cybercrime and the illicit use of cryptocurrencies. The unit was formalized on September 15, 2025, under Resolution GPGJ nº 2.740.
Prosecutor General Antonio José Campos Moreira said the move responds to increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, anonymity tools, and the growing use of blockchain and virtual currencies to fuel crime. According to the resolution, cyber-enabled offenses are expanding at the same pace as society’s dependence on digital systems.
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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