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operação fraudulenta

[o.pe.ra.ˈsɐ̃w fraw.du.ˈlẽ.tɐ]
nounfemininepl: operações fraudulentas
fraudulent operation
1. An illegal or deceptive business transaction, financial scheme, or activity designed to deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
The investigation revealed that the company was involved in fraudulent operations.
A investigação revelou que a empresa estava envolvida em operações fraudulentas.
2. A dishonest or deceitful practice in commerce, finance, or trade that violates laws and regulations
Operações fraudulentas can result in criminal charges and imprisonment.
Operações fraudulentas podem resultar em acusações criminais e prisão.
NYC Slang
con operation; scam operation; shell game
Synonyms
fraudeestelionatoburlaengodoardiloperação ilegaltransação desonesta
Antonyms
operação legítimaoperação legaltransação honestanegócio transparente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
operação fraudulenta
Standard usage in legal and business contexts
São Paulo
operação fraudulenta / fraude operacional
Common in financial and commercial sectors
Portugal
operação fraudulenta / operação fraudulosa
Both terms are used; slightly more formal register

Related Idioms & Phrases

praticar operações fraudulentas (to engage in fraudulent operations)
descobrir uma operação fraudulenta (to uncover a fraudulent operation)
denunciar operações fraudulentas (to report fraudulent operations)
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