Investigation of persecution against secretary in Rio transferred to the Homicide Division after report of threats
The Civil Police of Brazil has transferred the investigation of threats against the municipal Secretary of Consumer Defense, João Pires, to the Homicide Division following his report of being followed by armed criminals.
Eduardo Paes' secretary suffers attempted robbery with a rifle on a highway in Rio de Janeiro
João Pires, the municipal secretary of Consumer Protection in Rio de Janeiro, survived an attempted robbery on a highway where he crashed his vehicle while fleeing.
Paes says that secretary targeted by criminals had already received threats and had enhanced security
Mayor Eduardo Paes announced that João Pires, the Secretary of Consumer Defense, had previously received threats and was under enhanced security before being approached by criminals.
Consumer Protection Secretary says he was targeted by criminals on Amaral Peixoto Highway
João Pires, the municipal Secretary of Consumer Protection, reported an incident where he was pursued by criminals while driving on the Amaral Peixoto Highway.