R$ 99 million prize in Mega-Sena motivated the kidnapping of a teenager at the behest of a prisoner linked to CV
A R$ 99 million Mega-Sena lottery prize led to the kidnapping of a 16-year-old girl in Brazil, orchestrated by a member of a criminal faction from prison.
Teenager is kidnapped at the behest of a prisoner linked to the CV who discovered that a relative of hers won the Mega-Sena
A 16-year-old girl was kidnapped in Espírito Santo by criminals linked to the Comando Vermelho after they learned that a relative had won the Mega-Sena lottery.
After operation with 8 dead, Rio Comprido has increased policing, but some businesses remain closed
Following a police operation that resulted in eight deaths, Rio Comprido experiences heightened security measures, yet some local businesses choose to remain closed.
Federal Police points to exchange between a 'branch' of the CV in the interior of SP and criminals from Rio de Janeiro
The Federal Police of Brazil reported that a subgroup of the Comando Vermelho (CV) in São Paulo's interior had established connections with criminals from Rio de Janeiro to enhance their criminal operations.
The trafficker Jiló dos Prazeres earned a percentage for each car theft and even for vehicle cloning
Jiló dos Prazeres, a prominent figure in Rio's crime scene, was killed during a police operation targeting his criminal faction, resulting in violence and chaos in the surrounding area.
Operation arrests head of 'branch' of the CV in the interior of SP and logistical operator of the faction in the Southeast
A police operation in São Paulo arrested key figures within the Comando Vermelho faction, including its local chief and a logistics operator for drug distribution in the region.
Former chief of staff of the mayor of Manaus arrested in operation has habeas corpus request denied by STJ
Anabela Freitas, former chief of staff for the mayor of Manaus, has had her request for habeas corpus denied while remaining in preventive detention related to the Erga Omnes operation.
Rio de Janeiro: a police operation in a favela ended with eight dead
A police operation in Rio de Janeiro's favela resulted in the deaths of eight individuals, triggering violent reprisals from drug-related groups.
Target of operation, group linked to the Command Vermelho in the interior of SP sold marijuana-derived drugs for up to R$ 60,000 per kilo
A group linked to the Rio de Janeiro-based crime syndicate Comando Vermelho was arrested for selling enhanced marijuana products for up to R$ 60,000 per kilo during a police operation in Brazil.
Jiló dos Prazeres, killed in a shootout with police, was one of the oldest drug trafficking chiefs of Comando Vermelho
Carlos Augusto dos Santos, also known as Jiló dos Prazeres, was a significant figure in drug trafficking in Rio de Janeiro, killed in a confrontation with police during an operation targeting organized crime.
Federal Police carries out operation against Comando Vermelho in the interior of São Paulo and 14 other states
Brazil's Federal Police executed a major operation against the Comando Vermelho gang, targeting trafficking networks across 15 states.
PM conducts operation in communities of the Central Region of Rio
The PM of Rio de Janeiro is in the second day of a police operation targeting communities suspected of organized crime.
Public Prosecutor's Office charges Comando Vermelho for drug trafficking in tourist spots in Lapa, Rio
The Public Prosecutor's Office in Rio de Janeiro has charged members of the Comando Vermelho for leading drug trafficking in tourist areas of Lapa.
Seventeen people arrested in police action against drug trafficking in Lapa, downtown Rio
Seventeen people were arrested in a police operation against drug trafficking in the historic neighborhood of Lapa in Rio de Janeiro.
After arrest, councilor says he has no 'contact with bandits' and that money treated as suspicious is an award from the UN
Rio de Janeiro councilor Salvino Oliveira asserts that money flagged by police as suspicious actually comes from a United Nations award, following his arrest over alleged ties to a criminal organization.
Trafficking in Lapa invades properties, charges merchants 'fees', and even tortures drug addicts
An investigation has revealed that the Comando Vermelho gang is extorting merchants and torturing drug users in the Lapa neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro as part of their drug trafficking operations.
Operation Beehive: Civil and Military Police Target Drug Trafficking in Lapa and Arrest 11
Security forces in Rio de Janeiro launched Operation Beehive, leading to the arrest of 11 individuals involved in drug trafficking in the Lapa neighborhood.
PGR charges Rodrigo Bacellar, suspended president of Alerj, for obstructing investigation
The Brazilian Attorney General's Office has charged suspended Alerj president Rodrigo Bacellar for leaking confidential information related to a police operation against organized crime.
Moraes maintains the arrest of a judge and precautionary measures for other accused of leaking information to the CV
Minister Alexandre de Moraes has upheld the preventive detention of judge Macário Ramos Júdice Neto, accused of leaking confidential information about police operations to the Comando Vermelho gang.
PGR accuses Bacellar, TH Joias, a judge, and two others of obstructing an investigation in RJ
The Brazilian PGR has filed charges against five individuals for allegedly obstructing an investigation linked to the Comando Vermelho criminal faction.
PGR charges Bacellar, TH Joias, judge, and two others for obstructing investigation linked to CV
The Brazilian Public Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against several individuals, including a state deputy and a judge, for obstructing an investigation into the Comando Vermelho.
Woman jumps from moving motorcycle to escape murder attempt in RR
A 27-year-old woman was injured after jumping from a moving motorcycle to escape an attempted murder in Rorainópolis, Brazil.
Suspect of attempted homicide arrested after drug trafficking report in MT
A 38-year-old man suspected of attempted homicide was arrested in Cáceres, Brazil, following a drug trafficking tip-off.
Man identified as leader of Comando Vermelho dies in confrontation with police in Amapá
Jhonny Teixeira Marques, identified as a leader of the gang Comando Vermelho, was killed in a police confrontation during Operation Protetor in Santana, Amapá.
Drug Trafficking Chief of Petrópolis Arrested in Luxury Beach Resort on Costa Verde
A man identified as the chief of drug trafficking in Petrópolis was arrested in a luxury beach resort on the Costa Verde in Rio de Janeiro.
Man identified as leader of Comando Vermelho arrested in Porto Velho
Gustavo de Paulo, suspected leader of the Comando Vermelho, was arrested in Porto Velho after being on the run from justice.
Financial data of councilor disclosed by police as new evidence of link with the CV
The police have disclosed confidential financial data related to an investigation into councilor Salvino Oliveira, suggesting possible connections to organized crime.
Woman arrested on suspicion of harboring criminals who shot a lawyer in Niterói, RJ
A woman has been arrested in Niterói, Brazil, on suspicion of providing shelter to the criminals who shot a lawyer in the city.
Police closes training center of CV for adolescents in indigenous area of MT
A clandestine armed training center run by members of the Comando Vermelho was shut down by Brazilian police in an indigenous area after a ten-month investigation.
Suspected of Leading Comando Vermelho in Trairão, 'Tiazinha' Arrested in Jacareacanga for Drug Trafficking, Theft, and Corruption of Minors
A woman suspected of leading the Comando Vermelho drug trafficking faction in Trairão, Pará, was arrested in Jacareacanga for various criminal charges including drug trafficking and corruption of minors.
Councilman Salvino Oliveira, arrested in operation against the Comando Vermelho, is released: 'Don’t think it will stay that way'
Councilman Salvino Oliveira has been released from prison following a judicial decision that revoked his temporary detention during an operation targeting the Comando Vermelho gang.
Justice revokes prison of former secretary of Paes suspected of links with the Comando Vermelho
A judge in Rio de Janeiro has ordered the release of councilman Salvino Oliveira, who was arrested on suspicion of ties to the Comando Vermelho criminal organization.
Paes again criticizes the arrest of former secretary, sees political use of the police and says he received admission of error
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes criticizes the arrest of former municipal secretary Salvino Oliveira, alleging political motivations behind the police action.
Court orders release of councilman Salvino Oliveira, arrested in operation against the Red Command
Councilman Salvino Oliveira was released from prison after a court decision found there was insufficient evidence for his connection with the criminal group Comando Vermelho.
Captain of the Military Police makes faction members erase graffiti with the group's initials in Ceará; video
Captain José de Araújo Dantas Filho ordered members of the Comando Vermelho to erase gang graffiti in Carnaubal, Ceará, showcasing a controversial approach to crime control.
Operation targets dump sites of the Comando Vermelho in Duque de Caxias
Authorities in Brazil have launched an operation against illegal dump sites controlled by the Comando Vermelho gang in Duque de Caxias, resulting in multiple arrests for environmental crimes.
Justice upholds the imprisonment of councilman Salvino Oliveira, investigated for suspected ties to Comando Vermelho
Rio's justice system has upheld the detention of councilman Salvino Oliveira, who is under investigation for potential connections to the criminal group Comando Vermelho.
Nine are arrested in operation against Comando Vermelho in Rorainópolis, in southern Roraima
Nine individuals were arrested during Operation Broken Tracks targeting Comando Vermelho members in Rorainópolis and Manaus.
STF rejects habeas corpus of former secretary of Aleam investigated in the political core of CV in Amazonas
The Brazilian Supreme Court denied a habeas corpus request for Adriana Almeida Lima, a former secretary of the Amazonas legislative assembly, who is under investigation for her alleged involvement with the criminal organization Comando Vermelho.
PMs provided security for traffickers of the Comando Vermelho and escorted them to the hospital, says Federal Police
Military police in Rio de Janeiro were involved in a scheme supporting criminal factions, providing protection and escorting traffickers in daily situations, according to a federal investigation.
Operation targets Comando Vermelho core in Rorainópolis, in southern Roraima
A police operation in Rorainópolis, Brazil, targets a core group of the Comando Vermelho crime faction with multiple arrests and searches related to drug trafficking.
Podcast discusses why the US wants to classify Brazilian factions as terrorists
The U.S. may classify Brazilian criminal factions, Comando Vermelho and PCC, as terrorist groups, prompting the Brazilian government to seek alternatives to this classification.
Criminal factions and terrorism: what do the United States want in Brazil - The Topic #1678
The U.S. is discussing classifying Brazilian criminal factions as terrorist organizations, prompting concerns from Brazil's diplomatic circles about the implications for national sovereignty and economy.
In Rio, third day of operations against police suspected of involvement with organized crime sees 13 arrests
In Rio de Janeiro, a crackdown in which police officers are suspected of colluding with organized crime has resulted in the arrest of 13 individuals, including six police officers.
Leaders of CV and PCC negotiated a pact via WhatsApp messages, investigation says
An investigation reveals that leaders of Brazilian criminal factions Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) communicated via WhatsApp to negotiate a temporary alliance.
Are Comando Vermelho and PCC terrorists?
The potential designation of the criminal factions PCC and Comando Vermelho as foreign terrorist organizations by the Trump administration raises complex legal and diplomatic implications for Brazil.
Tarcísio advocates for the Trump administration to classify PCC and Comando Vermelho as terrorists
Governor Tarcísio de Freitas sees the potential U.S. designation of Brazilian gangs PCC and CV as terrorist organizations as an opportunity for enhanced cooperation and resources in combating crime.
Daily Summary #1895: Three ships hit in the Strait of Hormuz; With R$ 65.1 billion in debts, Raízen files for extrajudicial recovery
Three ships were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, while Raízen filed for extrajudicial recovery due to significant debts of R$ 65.1 billion.
'Linea Rubra': operation against the Comando Vermelho blocks R$ 33.6 million and arrests 5 in the interior of SP; see what is known
The 'Linea Rubra' operation by São Paulo's Public Ministry targets Comando Vermelho's financial and logistical operations, leading to the arrest of five people and the blockage of R$ 33.6 million.
Operation against the Comando Vermelho arrests man in Ribeirão Preto
A man was arrested in Ribeirão Preto, SP, during Operation 'Linea Rubra' aimed at dismantling the criminal organization Comando Vermelho.