Operation "false 9" carried out on Tuesday morning (16) to combat the crime of extortion. PJC/Mato Grosso The Civil Police of Mato Grosso launched, on the morning of this Tuesday (16), Operation False 9 to dismantle a group investigated for carrying out extortion through the so-called “sextortion” against a digital influencer and model from the interior of the state. The action, coordinated by the Specialized Police Station for the Repression of Computer Crimes (DRCI), complies with five court orders in the municipalities of Juína and Castanheira. Among the measures authorized by the Court are a preventive arrest warrant, two search and seizure warrants and two breaches of telematic confidentiality. According to investigations, the suspects used fake profiles on messaging applications and presented themselves as a well-known football player to get closer to the victim. After gaining his trust, the group allegedly gained access to intimate images and began a series of threats to obtain money. ✅ Click here to follow the g1 MT channel on WhatsApp According to the Civil Police, the criminals even demanded R$20,000 to not disclose the material. Under strong psychological pressure, the influencer made a transfer via Pix worth R$4,000. Civil Police of Mato Grosso execute warrants in the cities of Juína and Castanheira. PJC/Mato Grosso The investigations made it possible to identify the alleged leader of the scheme, a resident of Juína, as well as other possible parties located in Castanheira. Now on g1 Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, the DRCI delegate, Guilherme Campomar da Rocha, requested precautionary measures that were authorized by the Judiciary. According to the police, the operation seeks to gather new elements for the investigation, interrupt the activities of the criminal group and prevent the victim from continuing to be the target of threats. Investigations continue to identify other participants in the scheme and verify the existence of new victims.