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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CNJ suspends judge from TJ-MT suspected of selling decisions, and PF carries out action at the court headquarters

A judge in Brazil has been suspended for allegedly selling judicial decisions in exchange for benefits, prompting an investigation by the Federal Police.

Mar 2 • 16:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is assaulted after giving a ride to two men in the DF; see VIDEO

A man was assaulted after offering a ride to two men in Fercal, Federal District, Brazil, and he later sought help at a bakery.

Mar 2 • 10:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Itaquaquecetuba suspends loan agreement with Banco Master after investigation by the Federal Police

The city of Itaquaquecetuba has suspended its agreement allowing municipal employees to secure loans through Banco Master amid a Federal Police investigation into potential fraud.

Mar 2 • 09:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police wants 458 agents, anti-drone system, and R$ 200 million to protect presidential candidates

The Brazilian Federal Police plans to enhance security for presidential candidates in 2026, requesting R$ 200 million to acquire an anti-drone system and facial recognition devices along with 458 agents.

Mar 2 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Governor of ES dismissed delegate after investigation detects suspicions about federal judge

The Governor of Espírito Santo, Renato Casagrande, dismissed a police delegate following an investigation that raised suspicions regarding federal judge Macário Júdice.

Mar 2 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck gets stuck after wooden bridge partially collapses in northern PI; section closed

A truck became trapped on a wooden bridge in Piripiri, northern Piauí, after the structure partially collapsed, leading to the closure of the section by the Federal Highway Police (PRF).

Feb 28 • 18:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF action rescues 132 wild birds on BR 407 in Petrolina

The Federal Highway Police (PRF) rescued 132 wild birds being sold illegally on the margins of BR 407 in Petrolina, Pernambuco.

Feb 28 • 16:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

47 boats used in mining are rendered unusable on the Madeira River during an operation by the Federal Police and Ibama in RO

A joint operation by Brazil's Federal Police and environmental agency Ibama has rendered 47 boats used for illegal gold mining unusable on the Madeira River.

Feb 28 • 15:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Allies of Lulinha strengthen political defense of the government amid INSS investigations: 'Lula lets the Federal Police investigate'

Allies of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, are defending the Brazilian government's position while he faces investigations, emphasizing that President Lula allows police investigations.

Feb 28 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Apartments on Avenida Atlântica and mansion in the mountains: Federal Police sees signs of incompatibility between Bacellar's wealth and income

The Federal Police in Brazil has indicated that there are significant discrepancies between the wealth of state deputy Rodrigo Bacellar and his declared income as a public servant and businessman.

Feb 28 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

‘Bomb Cellular’ and Selective Deletion: PF Lists Bacellar's Maneuvers to Evade Investigation

The Federal Police of Brazil has identified various tactics used by state deputy Rodrigo Bacellar and others to obstruct justice and evade investigation.

Feb 28 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police requests investigation against Governor Renato Casagrande citing 'exchange of favors' with federal judge

The Federal Police of Brazil has requested an investigation into Espírito Santo Governor Renato Casagrande for allegedly exchanging favors with a federal judge.

Feb 28 • 02:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF indicts Rodrigo Bacellar and 4 others for leaking data to Comando Vermelho

The Federal Police of Brazil has indicted Rodrigo Bacellar, the interim president of the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro, along with four other individuals for leaking confidential information to the criminal faction Comando Vermelho.

Feb 28 • 00:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Targets of operation that found cattle ranching in the Chico Mendes Extractive Reserve in AC are prosecuted

Two targets of a Federal Police operation in Brazil have been indicted for alleged environmental crimes in the Chico Mendes Extractive Reserve.

Feb 28 • 00:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police investigates minors working in illegal mining with explosives near national park in Pará

A federal operation in Pará, Brazil, has uncovered minors working in illegal copper mining activities near a national park, prompting a federal investigation.

Feb 27 • 22:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

After escape, suspect of being part of cargo theft gang is arrested on Régis Bittencourt, SP

A suspect involved in a cargo theft gang was arrested in Cajati, São Paulo after a failed attempt to evade Federal Highway Police surveillance.

Feb 27 • 21:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Positions, influences, areas: seized spreadsheet lists 'what they have' deputies and 'requests' made to Bacellar, according to the Federal Police

A seized spreadsheet reveals the political connections and requests made by several deputies in the Rio de Janeiro state assembly, leading to an investigation into potential corruption.

Feb 27 • 21:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Adilsinho is transferred to federal prison in Brasília

Adilson Oliveira Coutinho, known as Adilsinho, was transferred to a federal prison in Brasília following his arrest in a joint operation by federal and civil police.

Feb 27 • 21:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Virginia vs. ICE: what the official directive says that dismantles the 287(g) agreements and what is still allowed

Virginia's Governor Abigail Spanberger has issued an official directive dismantling the 287(g) agreements with ICE, altering the cooperation between state police and federal immigration enforcement.

Feb 27 • 20:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Bacellar warned me': Federal Police says TH Joias confirmed he was warned about operation against CV

The Federal Police concluded that state deputy Rodrigo Bacellar informed fellow deputy Thiego Raimundo de Oliveira Santos, known as TH Joias, about an upcoming police operation targeting members of the Comando Vermelho.

Feb 27 • 19:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça authorizes Vorcaro's trip to Brasília on Federal Police jet

Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Federal Court has authorized banker Daniel Vorcaro to fly to Brasília on a Federal Police jet for a Senate hearing.

Feb 27 • 19:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Duo arrested in operation against the storage of child sexual abuse content in Guarabira, PB

Two men were arrested in Guarabira, Brazil, on charges related to child sexual exploitation as part of a federal police operation.

Feb 27 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police requests investigation against governor of Espírito Santo for messages exchanged with Macário Neto, arrested for selling rulings

The Federal Police of Brazil has initiated an investigation against Espírito Santo Governor Renato Casagrande over WhatsApp messages exchanged with a judge currently imprisoned for selling judicial rulings.

Feb 27 • 16:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF finds wine cellar with various labels and portrait of Bacellar in property linked to the deputy

Federal Police uncovered a wine cellar in a property linked to State Deputy Rodrigo Bacellar during a search operation in Teresópolis, Brazil, as part of an investigation into organized crime.

Feb 27 • 16:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police conducts operation against a judge from TJMG involved in a rape case; he has been removed from office

The Federal Police of Brazil has initiated an operation against Judge Magid Nauef Láuar of the Minas Gerais Court of Justice, resulting in his removal from office following controversies over his previous judgment in a rape case.

Feb 27 • 16:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Anger at Detroit police U-turn over officers’ call to border agents

The Detroit police's decision to reverse the firing of two officers for coordinating arrests with federal immigration agents has sparked backlash and accusations of succumbing to political pressure.

Feb 27 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF requests Adilsinho's transfer to federal prison

Adilson Oliveira Coutinho, known as Adilsinho, is set to be transferred to a federal prison following his arrest for various criminal activities connected to organized crime in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 27 • 14:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

State police answer to Nigeria’s insecurity crisis — Itse Sagay

Prof. Itse Sagay advocates for the establishment of state police in Nigeria as a crucial solution to the country's rising insecurity challenges.

Feb 27 • 12:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Sérgio Cabral asked Rodrigo Bacellar for help to intervene in a legal process, says Federal Police

Sérgio Cabral requested assistance from state deputy Rodrigo Bacellar to influence a legal matter he was involved in, according to the Federal Police.

Feb 27 • 12:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Rodrigo Bacellar, TH Joias, and 3 others indicted by the Federal Police for leaking information to a criminal faction

Five individuals, including state deputy Rodrigo Bacellar and former deputy Thiego Raimundo, have been indicted by the Brazilian Federal Police for allegedly leaking confidential information to the Comando Vermelho criminal organization.

Feb 27 • 11:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP asks PM to explain case of students who did push-ups in DF civic-military school

The Public Ministry of the Federal District has requested that the Military Police investigate an incident where students were forced to do push-ups at a civic-military school.

Feb 27 • 11:24 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Federal MP's event gatecrashed by ethno-nationalist organisation

An ethno-nationalist group disrupted a community event hosted by Australian MP Tim Wilson, leading to police intervention.

Feb 27 • 02:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Integrated action of Federal and Civil police arrests Adilsinho, one of the most dangerous gambling bosses in Rio

Brazil's integrated Federal and Civil Police have captured Adilson Oliveira Coutinho Filho, a notorious gambling boss, after he was on the run for over a year.

Feb 27 • 02:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The siege on Lulinha and the breaking of confidentiality by the Federal Police pressures the government on the eve of the electoral campaign

Investigations involving Lulinha, son of Brazilian President Lula, and the Federal Police's actions have raised concerns about their potential impact on the upcoming election campaign.

Feb 27 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CPI President says that the Federal Police will only deliver Vorcaro-related data linked to the INSS investigation

The president of the INSS CPI in Brazil announced that the Federal Police will only provide data regarding investigations related to Daniel Vorcaro after cataloging the materials, which is expected to be completed shortly due to the commission's deadline.

Feb 27 • 00:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: JA 2nd Edition - Thursday, February 26, 2026

The article covers various news events in Brazil including a request by the Federal Police for the authorization of sigil breaks on Lulinha and other updates on political and social issues.

Feb 26 • 23:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Police bust child trafficking syndicate, rescue 21 in FCT

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has dismantled a child trafficking ring disguised as an orphanage, rescuing 21 children in the process.

Feb 26 • 22:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

"I'm going to buy champagne to celebrate the death of a police officer," he said after murdering a prison officer

A 15-year-old boy was arrested for the murder of federal prison officer Alberto Javier Ávalos during a robbery in Argentina, having reportedly announced plans to celebrate the officer's death.

Feb 26 • 22:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police arrest suspect of rape of a vulnerable person and child pornography in SP

A man accused of raping a vulnerable person and producing child pornography has been arrested by the Federal Police in Itariri, São Paulo.

Feb 26 • 21:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police removes Eduardo Bolsonaro from his position as clerk due to unjustified absences

Eduardo Bolsonaro has been suspended from his position as a Federal Police clerk in Brazil amid an ongoing disciplinary process over his unjustified absences.

Feb 26 • 21:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Revenue and Civil Police seize more than 5,000 ecstasy pills in Natal

Federal authorities in Brazil seized over 5,300 ecstasy-like pills in Natal, marking the largest synthetic drug bust in the state of Rio Grande do Norte.

Feb 26 • 21:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See the allegations against Lulinha in the investigation into fraud at the INSS

Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha and son of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, faces allegations in a Federal Police investigation into fraud in the INSS system.

Feb 26 • 20:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What does the PFA's statement say about the incidents in Congress with Greenpeace?

The Argentine Federal Police (PFA) issued a statement regarding incidents that occurred outside Congress involving Greenpeace activists and journalists.

Feb 26 • 19:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Master Bank Case: Between Scorn and Silence

The article discusses the troubling narratives surrounding the Federal Police's classification of orgies involving European sex workers and public officials as legally inconsequential unless tied to public administration crimes.

Feb 26 • 19:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

André Mendonça breaks the confidentiality of Lulinha at the request of the Federal Police

Brazil's Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has authorized the break of bank, tax, and telecommunication secrecy of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, following a Federal Police request as part of an ongoing investigation.

Feb 26 • 19:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Nigeria ready for state police, says minister

The Nigerian Federal Government, represented by Minister Mohammed Idris, has expressed readiness to establish state police as part of decentralizing the country's policing system once the legal framework is set.

Feb 26 • 19:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

ADEPA expressed its 'concern' over the aggression towards a cameraman by the Federal Police

ADEPA has voiced concern regarding the aggression and subsequent detention of a cameraman by the Federal Police during a protest.

Feb 26 • 19:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested after impersonating federal police at Natal Airport

A man was arrested at Natal International Airport for attempting to impersonate a federal police officer with a fake identity.

Feb 26 • 18:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bombinhas (SC): alleged irregular document of luxury property led to PF operation in a paradise destination

An investigation into fraudulent environmental licenses in Bombinhas, Brazil, led to a Federal Police operation targeting irregular practices involving luxury real estate.

Feb 26 • 17:34 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

Toronto man caught in U.S. online child predator sting sentenced to 10 years in prison

A Toronto man was sentenced to 10 years in U.S. federal prison for attempting to meet a minor for sexual purposes, unknowingly engaging with an undercover police officer instead.

Feb 26 • 17:20 UTC

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