With seemingly little to no local regulation of fraudulent activity, Dubai has emerged as a favorite for MLM underbelly admins.

Following the arrest of Danilo Santana at the behest of Brazilian authorities however, I believe we’re about to see our first Dubai MLM related extradition.

The crackdown on D9 Clube began mid last year, following news that Paraguay’s Public Prosecutors had
opened an investigation
.

D9 Clube
primarily targeted Brazilian investors, which inevitably lead to a Brazilian regulatory investigation.

Following a six-month operation code-named “Operation Giza”, in August 2017 Brazilian authorities raided several properties tied to D9 Clube.

Assets seized included a boat, computer server, Harley Davidson motorcycle, drone and camera.

The ongoing investigation eventually lead authorities to the owner of D9 Clube, Danilo Santana (right).

Brazilian authorities were able to secure an Interpol red notice for Santana, which triggered his arrest in Dubai in late February.

An
extradition request for Santana has been filed
and is currently being processed.

At the time of the Brazilian raids, authorities estimated D9 Clube was a $642 million dollar Ponzi scheme.

🤖 Quick Answer

Who is Danilo Santana and what led to his arrest in Dubai?
Danilo Santana is the owner of D9 Clube, an MLM scheme primarily targeting Brazilian investors. He was arrested in Dubai following a request by Brazilian authorities who conducted a six-month investigation called "Operation Giza," which resulted in raids on D9 Clube properties and asset seizures in August 2017.

Why has Dubai become a hub for MLM fraudulent activities?
Dubai has attracted MLM operators due to minimal local regulation of fraudulent activity. The jurisdiction's regulatory environment has made it an appealing location for administrators of multilevel marketing schemes operating outside legitimate oversight and enforcement mechanisms.

What was Operation Giza and what did it accomplish?
Operation Giza was a six-month investigation conducted by Brazilian authorities targeting D9 Clube. The operation culminated in raids on properties linked to the scheme

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