Condominium manager who killed real estate agent used condominium money to pay lawyer expenses, police say
A condominium manager in Brazil, Cléber Rosa de Oliveira, is accused of killing real estate agent Daiane Alves Souza and misusing condominium funds for legal expenses.
Cléber Rosa de Oliveira, the condominium manager who confessed to the murder of Daiane Alves Souza, allegedly used money from the condominium's funds to cover his legal fees. The investigation, led by police in Caldas Novas, Goiás, revealed that Oliveira's actions included elements of financial crimes against the property. The police have also noted that Oliveira's son, Maykon Douglas, reported that his father seemed aware of the possibility of arrest and took steps to conceal evidence by preventing the seizure of his phone, which contained financial transactions related to the case.
Daiane Alves Souza went missing on December 17, 2025, and her body was discovered on January 28, 2026, following Oliveira's confession, where he directed authorities to her burial site. The case has drawn public attention not only for the murder but also for the financial misconduct tied to the management of the condominium, raising concerns about oversight and accountability in similar residential governance. The wrongful use of communal funds underscores the need for stricter regulations to prevent misuse by officials in charge.
As the investigation continues, police have obtained data from Oliveira's phone, which suggests that he did not attempt to destroy evidence related to his financial activities. This finding could play a crucial role in the prosecution of the case as authorities build a broader picture of Oliveira's activities leading up to and following the crime, emphasizing the intersection of violent crime and financial impropriety within community leadership contexts.