CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
50 stories
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro's brother-in-law received R$ 485 million from a company investigated by the Federal Police in the Master case

Fabiano Zettel, brother-in-law of Daniel Vorcaro from Banco Master, received R$ 485 million from Super Empreendimentos, a company under investigation for its alleged connections to a private militia and public agents.

Mar 21 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: in custody hearing, lieutenant colonel insists on thesis that PM wife committed suicide

Lieutenant Colonel Geraldo Neto maintains that his wife, PM soldier Gisele Alves, committed suicide, despite being charged with her feminicide and altering the crime scene.

Mar 20 • 20:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

New iPhones in trash in Paraná: outsourced employees suspected of embezzlement were working at the Federal Revenue reception of goods

Outsourced workers in Paraná are under investigation for suspected embezzlement of confiscated goods after two new iPhones were found in a trash bin.

Mar 20 • 14:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

City Hall in AC is Target of Operation Investigating Bidding Fraud

The city hall of Assis Brasil, Acre, is under investigation for alleged fraud in bidding processes involving federal police operations.

Mar 19 • 13:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Body seen floating in the Capibaribe River, in Recife; VIDEO

A body was found floating in the Capibaribe River in Recife, reportedly a man's, but his identity and age remain unknown as authorities search the area.

Mar 18 • 20:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fugitive for homicide in Rondônia is arrested after a year hidden in MA

A man wanted for homicide in Rondônia was arrested after being hidden for over a year in Maranhão.

Mar 18 • 19:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Roberta Luchsinger 'panicked' with envelope for Lulinha due to fear of exposure, says defense

Roberta Luchsinger's defense claims she panicked upon learning about a Federal Police operation involving an envelope linked to Fábio Luís, son of Brazilian President Lula.

Mar 18 • 18:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Without a driver's license, man is arrested driving a motorcycle with illegal exhaust and no license plate in Santa Fé de Minas

A man was arrested in Santa Fé de Minas for driving a motorcycle without a license and with an illegal exhaust system while lacking a registration plate.

Mar 18 • 18:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF determines that police redo physical test for candidate with dwarfism in contest

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court has ruled that the physical fitness test for a candidate with dwarfism, previously excluded from the Civil Police of Minas Gerais selection, must be retaken with necessary adaptations.

Mar 18 • 14:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Brutal Attempt of Femicide in Constitución: A Man Stabbed His Ex-Partner and the Police Saved Her Life

A Colombian woman was brutally attacked by her ex-partner with a knife in Constitución but was saved by the quick response of the police.

Mar 17 • 17:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Irregularities in INSS: Federal Police seizes cars valued at R$ 2 million and R$ 237 thousand in cash; see list

The Federal Police seized cash and luxury items in an operation targeting a criminal scheme involving irregular deductions from pensions.

Mar 17 • 16:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Father, husband, and 30 years of career: learn about the PM officer who died after an accident with a vehicle in Taubaté

Fábio Vaz dos Santos, a 50-year-old police officer with nearly 30 years of service, died in a tragic accident during a police pursuit in Taubaté, Brazil.

Mar 17 • 13:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tortoises, water tigers, and sabiás: police catch 45 animals in illegal captivity and impose R$ 20,000 in fines in the Piracicaba region

The Polícia Militar Ambiental in Piracicaba, Brazil, has apprehended 45 animals from illegal captivity and issued over R$ 21,000 in fines across several municipalities.

Mar 16 • 23:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Driver arrested after being caught driving under the influence twice in one hour in RS; VIDEO

A driver was arrested in Estância Velha, Brazil, after being caught driving under the influence on two separate occasions within an hour.

Mar 16 • 09:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Corregedoria opens disciplinary process against delegate who reported former Secretary of Public Security of MA for embarrassment

The Maranhão Public Security Corregedoria initiated a disciplinary process against delegate Viviane Fontenele, who reported being a victim of embarrassment during a meeting with former Secretary of Public Security Maurício Ribeiro Martins.

Mar 14 • 14:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police investigates alleged fraud in bidding processes of Ceagesp in Bauru

The Federal Police of Brazil has launched an investigation into alleged fraudulent bidding practices at Ceagesp in Bauru following a public prosecution request.

Mar 12 • 22:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Group arrested with 177 kg of cocaine base hidden in truck air conditioning in Itu

A gang was arrested while transporting over 177 kilograms of cocaine base hidden in the air conditioning system of a truck in Itu, Brazil.

Mar 12 • 21:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man found dead with signs of beating in Valença

A 34-year-old man was found dead with signs of beating in Valença, Brazil, prompting an investigation by local authorities.

Mar 10 • 12:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Police investigates patient deaths after colonoscopy exams at clinic in RO

The Civil Police of Brazil has initiated an investigation into the deaths of two patients following colonoscopy procedures at a private clinic in Cerejeiras, Rondonia.

Mar 10 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police investigates the authorship of the robbery resulting in the death of an American who was on vacation in Salvador

The Bahia Civil Police is investigating the circumstances surrounding the robbery and murder of American citizen Abissa Kobenan Nkettia in Salvador.

Mar 9 • 21:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF seizes 100 ampoules and 'rejuvenating' pens without registration for sale in Brazil

The Federal Highway Police (PRF) seized 100 counterfeit ampoules of 'rejuvenating' pens without registration for sale in Brazil in the Federal District.

Mar 9 • 18:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police arrest young suspect of leading gang that commits kidnappings in the interior of SP

Police in Guariba, São Paulo, arrested a young man suspected of leading a kidnapping gang involved in multiple abductions across the state.

Mar 8 • 13:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

How Vorcaro diverted money from Master to family members, according to investigations

Daniel Vorcaro misappropriated funds from Banco Master for personal benefit and his family's gain through complex financial maneuvers.

Mar 8 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Daniel Vorcaro is transferred to the Federal Penitentiary in Brasília

Banker Daniel Vorcaro has been transferred to the Federal Penitentiary in Brasília due to concerns for his personal safety.

Mar 6 • 18:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Psychedelic mushrooms seized in warehouse rented by man arrested in operation in Ubatuba

Police seized psychedelic mushrooms and cultivation equipment in a warehouse rented by a man previously arrested in Ubatuba, Brazil.

Mar 5 • 18:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is arrested by the Federal Police after invading a restricted area of Congonhas airport in SP

A man was arrested by the Federal Police in Brazil after illegally entering a restricted area at Congonhas Airport in São Paulo.

Mar 5 • 12:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation in Rio seizes hashish valued at R$ 100 million

The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro seized two tons of hashish valued at R$ 100 million during an operation in Jacarepaguá.

Mar 5 • 07:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: delegate recognizes homicide suspect and apprehends him with a 'mata-leão' move in Pará

A homicide suspect identified as Antônio Carlos Ferreira Muniz was captured by a police delegate in São Miguel do Guamá, Pará, utilizing a 'mata-leão' hold during his arrest.

Mar 5 • 02:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Forensic Examination by the Federal Police on Daniel Vorcaro's Phones Reveals Details of a Criminal Scheme Driven by Corruption

The Federal Police of Brazil unveiled a criminal scheme involving Daniel Vorcaro, highlighting multiple cores of corruption following an examination of his mobile phones.

Mar 5 • 00:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Sextortion': law student arrested suspected of extorting victims with 'dossier' of intimate images in MT

A law student was arrested in Brazil for allegedly extorting at least 15 victims by threatening to release intimate images and personal information.

Mar 4 • 15:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marcelo Sampaio Nogueira is confirmed as the new general delegate of the Civil Police of SC

Marcelo Sampaio Nogueira has been appointed as the new general delegate of the Civil Police of Santa Catarina, succeeding Ulisses Gabriel.

Mar 4 • 13:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman held hostage by man armed with knife at home in the interior of SP

A woman is being held hostage by a man armed with a knife inside a house in Conchal, São Paulo.

Mar 2 • 22:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Baby abandoned in cardboard box by the roadside in Caldazinha

A newborn baby was found abandoned in a cardboard box along the GO-463 highway in Caldazinha, Brazil.

Mar 2 • 12:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Illegal sale of weight loss pens grows on the internet, and the Civil Police of RJ investigates the scheme

An increase in the illegal sale of weight loss pens online has prompted the Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro to initiate investigations into the scheme due to the associated health risks.

Mar 2 • 11:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Learn how the doctor arrested in operation against drug trafficking in MT and three other states operated

Doctor Naiara Batistelo was arrested in a drug trafficking operation in Brazil, suspected of being a key figure in laundering money from drug sales.

Feb 26 • 23:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Chief Commissioner of the Police of Alcalá de Henares resigns after two women report gender violence

Luis Antonio Moreno resigns from his position as Chief Commissioner of the Policía de Alcalá de Henares following allegations of domestic and gender violence by two women.

Feb 25 • 19:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The GEO of the Police planned to storm Congress and assumed the cost of up to 100 deaths

The Spanish National Police, known as Cuerpo Superior de Policía, developed a plan to storm the Congress of Deputies during a coup attempt in 1981, with potentially 100 casualties anticipated.

Feb 25 • 15:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fugitive for seven years for robbery-homicide is arrested in Angra dos Reis; Crime happened in Minas Gerais

A 71-year-old man was arrested in Angra dos Reis, Brazil, for a robbery-homicide he allegedly committed seven years ago in Minas Gerais.

Feb 24 • 19:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police find exposed wiring near zip line where friends died during wedding

A zip line in Bonito, Brazil, was found to have exposed wiring following the death of two friends who were electrocuted during a wedding celebration.

Feb 24 • 14:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman found dead inside house in Mendes

A 64-year-old woman was discovered dead in her home in Mendes, Brazil, after being out of contact for approximately 15 days.

Feb 24 • 13:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Teenager apprehended suspected of killing girlfriend with gunshot to the face in Macapá

A 16-year-old boy has been apprehended in Macapá, Brazil, on suspicion of killing his 15-year-old girlfriend with a gunshot wound to the face.

Feb 23 • 15:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Wanted for homicide is arrested after fleeing a federal road block and crashing a stolen car into three vehicles

A 25-year-old man wanted for homicide was arrested after fleeing a police roadblock in Recife and crashing a stolen car into multiple vehicles.

Feb 23 • 14:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PF's leadership was displeased with Mendonça prohibiting the sharing of Master investigation data with superiors

André Mendonça's decision to restrict data sharing in the Master investigation has led to dissatisfaction among the Federal Police's leadership.

Feb 23 • 12:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Child Rescued by Águia Helicopter Team after Drowning in Salto

A three-year-old child was rescued by the Polícia Militar's Águia helicopter team after nearly drowning in Salto, São Paulo, where she was found in cardiac arrest and had to be transported to a hospital for further evaluation.

Feb 22 • 20:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça calls for new meeting with the Federal Police about Banco Master

Minister André Mendonça has called for a new meeting with the Federal Police regarding investigations into Banco Master, scheduled for Monday, October 23.

Feb 22 • 01:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fentanyl ampoules and nearly 1,400 portions of cocaine: PM finds drug lab in granary in Juiz de Fora

Brazilian police uncovered a drug lab in Juiz de Fora, leading to the arrest of a 25-year-old woman and the discovery of significant quantities of drugs.

Feb 21 • 21:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

São Paulo Tourist Arrested Suspected of Racial Insult Against Hotel Employee in Bahia

A tourist from São Paulo was arrested in Bahia for allegedly making racial insults towards a hotel employee.

Feb 21 • 20:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Marijuana bar found hidden in hole covered with banana leaves in MG

A bar of marijuana was discovered hidden in a hole covered with banana leaves in Santa Fé de Minas, Brazil, leading to the arrest of one man.

Feb 20 • 19:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival records the highest number of deaths on roads since 2020

The Carnaval holiday in Brazil saw the highest number of fatalities on federal highways in six years, with 130 deaths reported.

Feb 20 • 01:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The police dismantle an entire block of 'squatted' apartments used as marijuana plantations in Villaverde

Police have dismantled a block of squatted apartments in Villaverde that were being used for large-scale cannabis cultivation by a family crime clan.

Feb 19 • 13:14 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.