Glaidson Acácio dos Santos
BrazilcriminalMale4.4Global Dominance: 0.01%Glaidson Acácio dos Santos, infamously known as the 'Faraó dos Bitcoins', is a Brazilian businessman accused of orchestrating a massive financial pyramid scheme that allegedly defrauded investors of over R$ 38 billion between 2015 and 2021. He was arrested in August 2021 during Operation Kryptos for crimes against the national financial system, organized crime, and money laundering. His scheme promised high returns on investments in cryptocurrencies, ultimately leading to significant legal repercussions and investigations into his extensive criminal activities.
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Glaidson Acácio dos Santos led a pyramid scheme that revealed significant financial movements even after his arrest.
Lavado, estafas y crimen organizado: los casos más sonados con criptomonedas en América Latina
Costa Rica· 2026-08-09
Glaidson Acácio dos Santos, known as the 'Faraó dos Bitcoins', is accused of running a billion-dollar cryptocurrency scheme.
Escritório de advocacia de Flávio que emitiu nota de R$ 500 mil tem atuação discreta e gestão à distânciaBrazil· 2026-07-26
Glaidson Acácio dos Santos is known as the 'Faraó dos Bitcoins' and was defended by Flávio Bolsonaro in a legal case.
Flávio diz que atuou como advogado para empresa de contabilidade sem apresentar contrato, relatório ou petições na JustiçaBrazil· 2026-07-23
Glaidson Acácio dos Santos, known as the 'Faraó dos Bitcoins', was defended by Flávio Bolsonaro in a legal case.
o que se sabe sobre o casoBrazil· 2026-07-23Glaidson Acácio dos Santos is known as the 'Faraó dos Bitcoins' and was defended by Flávio Bolsonaro in a legal case.
Escritório de Flávio Bolsonaro foi contratado por empresa ligada a consultoria que recebeu repasses do Master, mostram documentosBrazil· 2026-07-22Glaidson Acácio dos Santos, known as the 'Bitcoin Pharaoh', was defended by Flávio Bolsonaro in a case related to financial crimes.
Flávio é incluído como advogado de Bolsonaro na execução penal e poderá visitá-lo diariamenteBrazil· 2026-03-02
Glaidson Acácio dos Santos is known as the 'Faraó dos Bitcoins' and is accused of leading a billion-dollar illegal cryptocurrency scheme.
a vida de Flávio Bolsonaro além da políticaBrazil· 2025-12-11
Glaidson Acácio dos Santos is known as the 'Faraó dos Bitcoins' and is accused of leading a billion-dollar illegal cryptocurrency scheme.
a vida de Flávio Bolsonaro além da políticaBrazil· 2025-12-11
Glaidson Acácio dos Santos was sentenced to 19 years and 2 months in prison for being the leader of a criminal organization.
Justiça do Rio condena 'Faraó dos Bitcoins' a 19 anos de prisão por organização criminosa e corrupção ativaBrazil· 2025-10-08
Glaidson Acácio dos Santos, known as the 'Pharaoh of Bitcoins', is accused of operating an illegal cryptocurrency and financial pyramid scheme.
Justiça decreta falência da GAS Consultoria, empresa do 'Faraó dos Bitcoins', com dívida de R$ 3,8 bilhõesBrazil· 2025-05-17
Glaidson Acácio was arrested in operation Kryptos, accused of crimes against the national financial system and money laundering.
Suspeito de ser principal operador do Faraó dos Bitcoins é preso na Flórida (EUA)Brazil· 2025-03-06
