Pele the Pakistani???

According to an Aftenposten publication, a coordinated effort by police in Norway and Brazil on Wednesday led to the arrest of 17 people in Norway and an additional 10 in Brazil. The suspects are believed to be linked to the Pakistani B-Gang, and the raids were aimed at crippling their business dealings and arresting key members. Five of six brothers believed to be the central family in the gang are now in custody, and the raids in Brazil focused on property development authorities link to money laundering.

The apartment complex King's Flat in Natal was one of the spots raided in Brazil. It is suspected that Pelé is one of the partners in this project and will be questioned about his role.

A Norwegian is behind the King's Flat development but Pelé is the public face of the project. The Norwegian in question was arrested on Wednesday.

Assets worth between $50-66 million were confiscated in the Brazilian action.