Portuguese 
English 
Spanish 
3 min of reading 
0 comments 
Police Investigates Group Suspected of Defrauding Condominiums with Solar Energy Financing, Using Fake Minutes and Account Fraud to Divert Bank Funds.
Police authorities are investigating a group suspected of committing frauds in residential condominiums through financing intended for the installation of solar energy systems. The investigations indicate the involvement of residents and service providers, who allegedly acted in a coordinated manner to obtain loans from financial institutions.
According to the investigation, the projects were presented to the condominiums as an alternative for cost reduction through so-called “green energy.” However, part of the documents used to facilitate the financing was allegedly forged, including condominium assembly minutes.
Fake Minutes and Misuse of Management Power
According to information gathered by the police, those under investigation exploited their management power within the condominiums to enable the scheme. Condominium minutes were reportedly manipulated or created without the knowledge of the majority of residents, with the aim of authorizing contracts and financing for solar energy projects.
-
Jacareí advances with a photovoltaic plant and bets on sustainability to transform public management with clean solar energy, reducing operational costs and strengthening energy efficiency in essential services.
-
Maricá transforms Risca-Faca into Leonel Brizola Neighborhood with solar energy and promises to reduce costs for families while promoting dignity, urbanization, and social development in a historically vulnerable community.
-
The future of the electrical grid: How Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are revolutionizing the monetization of solar energy and creating new income sources for consumers in 2026.
-
Revolution in the electric sector: ANEEL approves the operation of the first BESS project co-located with a solar plant in Brazil to stabilize the grid and optimize renewable generation in 2026.
After the release of funds by financial institutions, the amounts were not applied as stated in the contracts. Instead, part of the money was allegedly diverted for the direct benefit of the suspects, characterizing possible financial fraud and document forgery.
Adulterated Accounts Helped Conceal the Diversion
The investigations also indicate that the group adopted strategies to conceal the scam for an extended period. Among them was the alteration of water and electricity bills for the common areas of the condominiums.
These altered documents simulated the regular payment of the financing installments linked to the solar energy projects. The practice reportedly occurred over several months, without other residents noticing any irregularities in the condominium finances.
Search Warrants Result in Seizure of Documents and Funds
During the execution of search and seizure warrants, the police collected various materials that may help clarify the operation of the scheme. Among the seized items are contracts related to solar energy installation, financial and administrative documents, as well as jewelry.
Two Rolex watches and approximately US$ 10,000 in cash were also seized. All materials will be analyzed to identify the origin of the funds and assess the damage caused to the condominiums and financial institutions.
Suspected Operations in Other Northeastern States
Authorities do not rule out the possibility that the same group has implemented the scheme in other condominiums, both in Recife and in cities in other northeastern states. Evidence gathered during the investigation suggests a similar pattern of operation in different residential developments.
The police continue to investigate the case to identify all victims, map the extent of the frauds involving solar energy, and hold those involved criminally responsible, as the investigations progress.
Seja o primeiro a reagir!