Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has once again entered the radar of Brazilian authorities.
Brazil, the largest country in South America in terms of population, follows Binance. Brazilian local media outlet Portal do Bitcoin According to the news reported by the Brazilian congress, committeeBinance Brazil 3 senior managers and CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) He demanded that he be charged and that an indictment be prepared against the authorities.
In total 500 pages The target of the committee preparing a report Changpeng Zhao, Daniel Mangabeira, Guilherme Haddad And Thiago Carvalho took place.
In the submitted request, 4 Binance senior executives, including Changpeng Zhao, were in Brazil. unauthorized sale of securities what he did, unauthorized financial institution operated and used a shell company to evade taxes And They were involved in cryptocurrency-based fraudulent activities It was suggested.
Brazilian committee, Binance worth 79 million dollars in 1 year the money tax free that he missed and that this is a serious financial crime It reminded me that it was. On the other hand, the federal prosecutor’s office Binance Capital Management Tax compliance review was requested.
Among these 4 names Guilherme Haddadpast June In 2017, he was summoned to testify before the congress with similar accusations. Also in June US Securities and Exchange Commission also (SEC) filed a lawsuit against Binance, CZ and Binance.US.
The Committee considered that the submitted indictment request fraud focused pyramid schemes ongoing allegations of Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (CPI) He stated that it was part of the investigation.
Binance spokesperson In his statement to the global press, he and the committee in order to cooperate He stated that they made great efforts:
Given the company’s leadership position in Brazil and around the world, it strongly rejects attempts to target Binance amid competitive disputes or even expose its users and employees for allegations of illegal practices without any evidence. Binance is making great efforts to cooperate with the Brazilian committee.
The committee investigating pyramid schemes carried out through cryptocurrency throughout Brazil only authority to make suggestions is available. Committee directly legislative or executive does not have the authority.
According to Portal do Bitcoin Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)continues to pressure Binance to stop offering Bitcoin futures products to Brazilian customers.