The Civil Police of the Federal District (PCDF) and Santa Catarina District (PCSC) are investigating a series of frauds carried out by a company that presented itself as a specialist in the management of air miles and offered payment via bank vouchers with discounts of up to 50%, as well as international travel offers. Only one family suffered a loss of R$150,000 when purchasing tickets to Germany.
The criminal scheme attributed to Gustavo Real Rabelo, known as the “King of Miles,” has left dozens of consumers confused. The scam also included the sale of flight tickets and accommodation around the world. The entire package was paid for by customers, but the suspect did not deliver what he promised. At least 10 incidents were recorded in the Defense Forces against the tourism agency Mais Malhas, which is responsible for advertising the false facility.
The invoice system works as follows: The customer sends the invoice amount to the fraudster, including the supposed discount. Payment should be made in the next few days. Initially, some bills were actually paid, but that was part of a strategy to generate trust. And then the blows doubled.
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With initial credibility, victims began sending invoices for larger amounts for the scammer to pay, with a discount earned through miles. That’s when the fraud happened: the bonds were never paid off, forcing consumers to pay them back, to avoid fines and deprivation.
After two successful transactions, a DF resident used the service offered by Gustavo to pay a bill in October 2025. The scammer claimed that payment could take up to 10 business days. After 25 days, nothing was registered with the bank. When charged, the suspect sent a payment voucher, which upon verification turned out to be false. The victim’s total loss amounts to R$5,400.
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Ghost trips
In addition to bills, many people have also been scammed when purchasing international tickets and packages. A family from São Paulo, consisting of four adults and two children, paid R$150,000 for a full trip to Germany. Nothing that was actually contracted has been released.
The scams were turned into assets for Gustavo, such as furniture and real estate. Moreover, the boy always loved to drive around in luxury and imported cars.
In March 2024, a joint action in Santa Catarina targeted the movement of a company based in Garopapa (SC), linked to the Gustavo family. The investigation indicated suspicions of the same type of fraud occurring at the national level. During the operation, four search and seizure warrants were executed in Balerio Camboriu and Garopaba.
The police seized:
- 1 BMW 540i
- 1 BMW X5
- 1 Land Rover
- Electronic documents and equipment
A scam worth R$1.5 million
A judicial seizure was placed on the company’s financial assets. According to the SC’s Anti-Fraud Office, the total loss to victims exceeded R$1.5 million. The investigation revealed that the company worked through a website where the customer copied the bar code of the invoice, with a discount actually applied.
Gustavo and people associated with the company have already been the target of previous investigations into alleged bank fraud. Now, police in both states are collecting evidence, tracking the financial flow and formalizing new complaints.
The other side
The column contacted Gustavo via calls and letters, but he did not return. The field remains open for demonstrations.
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