While You're Paying High Prices for Fuel, Gang Diverts Oil from Transpetro Farm in RJ, Causing a Loss of At Least R$ 5.8 Million

While You’re Paying High Prices for Fuel, Gang Diverts Oil from Transpetro Farm in RJ, Causing a Loss of At Least R$ 5.8 Million

Written by Rannyson Moura

Published on 22/01/2026 at 12:17

Operação da Polícia Civil e do MP investiga esquema de furto de petróleo da Transpetro em fazenda no RJ, com prejuízo milionário e ramificações em vários estados.

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Operation by Civil Police and MP Investigates Scheme to Steal Oil from Transpetro on Farm in RJ, Resulting in Million-Dollar Losses and Connections in Several States.

The oil has returned to the center of an explosive investigation in Rio de Janeiro. This Thursday (22), a task force from the Civil Police, in conjunction with the Public Ministry, launched an operation that promises to have national repercussions. The target is a sophisticated scheme to steal oil directly from Transpetro’s pipeline network.

The operation is led by the Delegacia de Defesa dos Serviços Delegados (DDSD), with support from Gaeco, a group specialized in combating organized crime. According to investigators, the scheme operated quietly, but was highly profitable, taking advantage of an illegal connection installed in a pipeline that crosses a farm in Guapimirim, in the Metropolitan Region of Rio.

The property belongs to the estate of Waldemir Paes Garcia, known as Maninho, a historical figure in the illegal lottery business. Despite this, authorities emphasize that no family member is a direct target of the investigation.

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Criminal Network Used Pipeline to Divert Oil on a Large Scale

According to the investigations, the group created an illegal diversion to extract oil from Transpetro’s pipeline. The substance was stored in tank trucks and subsequently diverted to other states through shell companies.

During searches at the site, Transpetro technicians confirmed the origin of the product and identified the irregular connection in the pipeline. Forensic reports reinforced suspicions.

In addition, loaded trucks were found on the property, evidencing the scale of the scheme. The Public Ministry states that the operation was organized, with division of tasks and the use of companies for financial transactions and issuance of fake invoices.

Warrants in Several States Show the Scheme’s Reach

The Judiciary authorized 13 arrest warrants and 29 search and seizure warrants. The actions are being carried out in Rio de Janeiro, in the municipalities of Magé, Duque de Caxias, and Macaé, as well as in São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Santa Catarina, Paraná, Espírito Santo, Maranhão, and Sergipe.

So far, seven people have been arrested. In total, 14 suspects have been indicted for being part of the criminal organization. According to Gaeco, at least 15 companies in different states were used to give a legal appearance to the stolen oil.

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According to technical information from Transpetro, the estimated loss from this episode alone exceeds US$ 1 million, considering repair costs, operational interruptions, and increased security on the pipeline.

This type of crime not only generates financial losses but also endangers the supply and energy security of the country. Oil, one of the main products in the Brazilian trade balance, is becoming seen as vulnerable to the actions of organized crime.

Scheme Was Already Known to Authorities

The investigations began in June 2024, following a report of suspicious activity near the pipeline. Some of those involved, according to the Public Ministry, had previously been targeted in other similar procedures.

This history motivated the reinforcement of judicial measures and the expansion of searches. Now, the seized material will be analyzed to identify new participants and assess the real reach of the scheme.

While Brazil seeks to strengthen its position as an energy powerhouse, cases like this expose structural weaknesses and raise doubts about the ability to protect its strategic assets. Oil, which should generate development, is becoming a source of corruption and insecurity.

Furthermore, experts warn that the recurrence of this type of crime can affect investments, increase costs, and, indirectly, impact the population’s finances.

Do you believe that Brazil is prepared to protect its oil, or will these schemes continue to exploit our resources?

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While You’re Paying High Prices for Fuel, Gang Diverts Oil from Transpetro Farm in RJ, Causing a Loss of At Least R$ 5.8 Million

Operation by Civil Police and MP Investigates Scheme to Steal Oil from Transpetro on Farm in RJ, Resulting in Million-Dollar Losses and Connections in Several States.

Criminal Network Used Pipeline to Divert Oil on a Large Scale

Warrants in Several States Show the Scheme’s Reach

Scheme Was Already Known to Authorities

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While You’re Paying High Prices for Fuel, Gang Diverts Oil from Transpetro Farm in RJ, Causing a Loss of At Least R$ 5.8 Million

Operation by Civil Police and MP Investigates Scheme to Steal Oil from Transpetro on Farm in RJ, Resulting in Million-Dollar Losses and Connections in Several States.

Criminal Network Used Pipeline to Divert Oil on a Large Scale

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Scheme Was Already Known to Authorities

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