Guards from the Municipal Guard in Brazil apprehended a street vendor who scammed Danish tourists by charging them R$ 2,400 for two cans of beer at Maracanã Stadium. The incident took place on the night of a football match between Fluminense and Botafogo, during which the victims quickly realized they had been cheated. In response to the situation, the guards took immediate action to detain the vendor and confiscate his equipment.

Upon investigation, it was revealed that the vendor had previously made two additional charges using a card machine, amounting to R$ 1,200 and R$ 600, indicating a pattern of fraudulent behavior targeting tourists. The victims and the suspect were subsequently taken to the Special Criminal Court (Jecrim), where the case was officially registered as fraud (estelionato), a crime which often affects tourists in high-traffic areas.

This incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by tourists in major cities in Brazil, where scams targeting unsuspecting visitors continue to be a problem. Local authorities are emphasizing the importance of vigilance while ensuring the safety and fairness in tourism-related businesses, particularly in popular areas like the Maracanã Stadium, known for hosting large sporting events.