Justice upheld MC Ryan SP's arrest on Thursday (16/4) following a custody hearing in the Federal Police's Operation Narcofluxo. Launched on 15/4, the operation probes a billion-real money laundering scheme tied to illegal bets, digital raffles, and drug trafficking. The singer remains detained at the PF headquarters in São Paulo, along with other targets like MC Poze do Rodo and Raphael Sousa, owner of Choquei.
The Federal Police launched Operation Narcofluxo on 15/4, with over 200 agents executing 45 search and seizure warrants and 39 temporary arrest warrants across São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Pernambuco, Espírito Santo, Maranhão, Santa Catarina, Paraná, Goiás, and the Federal District. The warrants were issued by the 5th Federal Court in Santos. The probe targets a money laundering scheme exceeding R$1.6 billion, possibly linked to the PCC, using entertainment companies to mix licit and illicit funds from bets and raffles.
MC Ryan SP was identified as the leader and main beneficiary, employing music-related firms to conceal funds, transferring shares to family, and purchasing real estate, vehicles, and jewelry. Courts ordered a block of up to R$2.2 billion in his and 76 other targets' assets. Influencers like Chrys Dias raffled properties for negligible amounts, such as R$0.19 for a R$200,000 apartment.
During the 16/4 custody hearing, Ryan's arrest along with others, including MC Poze do Rodo and Raphael Sousa, was upheld. The judge gave the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office 24 hours to review the defense before ruling on release. Ryan's defense stated that "all values transiting through his accounts have duly proven origins" and trusts in proving transaction legitimacy.
A producer canceled Ryan's show scheduled for 17/4 in São Vicente, citing "reasons beyond our control," replacing him with MC Lele JP. Governor Tarcísio de Freitas addressed a photo with Rodrigo Oliveira of GR6 Explode, arrested in the operation, saying he takes pictures at events without knowing attendees' legal issues.
