Construction Scam: Suspects Promised High-End Homes But Left Only Foundations and Losses of Up to R$ 430 Thousand for Buyers; Case Is in Court

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 22/04/2025 at 08:16

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Couple’s Construction Company Under Investigation Promised High-Standard Houses in Eusébio, But Left Incomplete Works and Dozens of Victims at a Loss

Clients who dreamed of a dream home in a high-standard condominium in Eusébio, in the Metropolitan Region of Fortaleza, were caught off guard by a scam that is still being investigated by the Civil Police of Ceará.

According to authorities, a couple responsible for a construction company is suspected of deceiving several people in the sale and construction of properties.

Clients claim they paid between R$ 150 thousand and R$ 433 thousand for houses that were never delivered. In many cases, the works did not progress beyond the foundations, remaining completely unfinished.

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In addition to the victims who filed police reports, suppliers of construction materials also reported losses.

They claim that the company failed to settle payments for services and products used in the constructions. Lawyer Alaôr Bettega, who represents some of the affected parties, explained that the couple started the works and received the funds but then disappeared, leaving the constructions abandoned.

The investigations are ongoing. The Civil Police have already conducted inquiries, but the suspects have not yet been formally indicted. The case became more complex after the couple was also implicated in another complaint involving the irregular sale of a property.

The public can assist in the investigations by providing information through the Anonymous Reporting Line of the Public Security and Social Defense Secretariat (SSPDS). The number is available for anyone wishing to collaborate anonymously.

While awaiting justice, affected clients and suppliers continue to suffer losses. Authorities are still investigating the case to hold those involved accountable and to prevent new scams like this from occurring.

With information from 180 Graus.

Construction Scam: Suspects Promised High-End Homes But Left Only Foundations and Losses of Up to R$ 430 Thousand for Buyers; Case Is in Court

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Construction Scam: Suspects Promised High-End Homes But Left Only Foundations and Losses of Up to R$ 430 Thousand for Buyers; Case Is in Court

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Norway is drilling 27 kilometers of rock 392 meters below the bottom of a fjord to build the world’s largest and deepest underwater road tunnel — when completed, a 21-hour journey will be reduced to 10.

Chinese engineers begin filling a 217-meter dam at an altitude of 3,000 meters and prepare a 2,240 MW hydroelectric power plant to integrate hydropower, solar, and wind energy in the upper Jinsha.

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