Angelo Calori, a specialist in governance, compliance, and financial crimes, developed a master's research in the 25 de Março area, in São Paulo, specifically in the area around Galeria Pagé. During his observations and interviews, he was impressed by the normalcy with which illegal products are commercialized in the location.
The researcher noticed a significant number of people carrying black bags to conceal purchases of pirated, stolen, or contraband products. In one observed situation, a vendor was openly offering electroshock devices on the sidewalk, near two police officers and a sign informing that the sale and consumption of illegal products is prohibited.
Calori describes the commercialization of illegal items in the location as extremely normal and even ostentatious. According to him, nobody is afraid of selling, nor ashamed of buying, not even with military police present at the location.
Calori's study, titled "Consumer Ethical Beliefs About the Consumption of Illegal Products in Brazil," was transformed into a master's thesis. He is also the founder of Calori Compliance consulting.
