Feb 21 • 00:30 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil Folha (PT)

Former Faustão dancer, Gaviões muse accused of money laundering for PCC

Natacha Horana, a former dancer on the show Faustão and a prominent figure associated with Gaviões da Fiel, has been accused of money laundering linked to a criminal organization in Brazil.

Natacha Horana, a well-known figure in the Brazilian entertainment scene as a former dancer on Faustão and a muse for the Gaviões da Fiel samba school, has recently been implicated in a serious legal case. The São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office (MP-SP) has brought forward charges against her for suspected involvement in a money laundering scheme associated with the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), one of the most notorious criminal organizations in Brazil. This announcement by the Special Action Group to Combat Organized Crime (Gaeco) has drawn significant media attention due to Horana's celebrity status and the serious nature of the allegations.

The prosecution's case points to specific assets that they allege were acquired through illicit means, including an expensive property and luxury vehicle. These details not only highlight the potential financial scale of the operations in which she is believed to be involved but also reflect broader issues of organized crime intersecting with public figures in Brazil’s cultural landscape. Her linkage to the Gaviões da Fiel samba school, which has a rich cultural significance, adds a layer of complexity to the narrative surrounding her charges.

In contrast to the allegations, Horana's defense has publicly denied any wrongdoing, asserting that she has been wrongly implicated in the investigation. This defense strategy suggests an attempt to clear her name amidst public scrutiny, and it raises significant questions about the reliability of the evidence that has led to these accusations. As the case develops, it could have implications for both Horana's career and the public's perception of the connections between celebrity culture and organized crime in Brazil.

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