On Thursday afternoon, a lottery businesswoman was robbed in Pedreiras, Brazil, as she was transporting the collected funds for deposit. The victim, who owns a lottery house in Bernardo do Mearim, was intercepted by armed men while traveling with her brother to make the deposit. During the robbery, the assailants threatened the victims and stole all the cash they had gathered for the lottery.

The incident occurred on a public road as the businesswoman and her brother were proceeding to Pedreiras. According to the Police Civil of Maranhão, the robbers not only took the money but also physically assaulted her brother, who was hit with the butt of a firearm. This violent aspect of the crime highlights the growing issue of safety for business owners in the region, particularly those in the lottery sector.

The authorities are currently investigating the case through the 14th Regional Police Station of Pedreiras. They are actively searching for the suspects involved in this violent robbery in hopes of recovering the stolen funds and ensuring justice for the victims. Such incidents raise significant concerns regarding public safety and the protection of entrepreneurs in Brazil.