Organized crime in Brazil

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to look at the origins and development of organized crime in Brazil.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors draw on their experience working in law enforcement for many years in Brazil.

Findings

The paper outlines the major crimes committed by organized crime in Brazil and the structure of the main organization carrying them out.

Research limitations/implications

The research concentrates on São Paolo and further research needs to be done.

Originality/value

This is the first attempt to put the development of organized crime in Brazil into a historical and developmental context.

Citation

Millard, G.H. and Hundleby, T. (2015), "Organized crime in Brazil", Journal of Money Laundering Control, Vol. 18 No. 2, pp. 234-247. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMLC-11-2014-0045