The Public Prosecutor's Office in Brazil has issued a favorable opinion for seven individuals to be tried by jury in connection with the murder of businessman Nelson Carreira Filho. Carreira Filho disappeared in May 2025 following a business meeting in Cravinhos, a municipality in São Paulo state. The case, which draws significant attention, highlights the issues of corporate crime and the consequences of business dealings gone awry in Brazil.

Among the seven accused is Marlon Couto Paula Júnior, who is believed to be the principal perpetrator and has been on the run since May 27 of the previous year. He faces serious charges including qualified homicide, which encompasses motives considered sordid, ambush, and employing means that obstructed the victim's defense. Additionally, he is charged with concealment of a corpse, procedural fraud, and ideological falsity, indicating a deep complexity to the case as it unfolds.

The Public Prosecutor's opinion not only pertains to Júnior but also extends to several others connected to him, including his wife, parents, and brother, which raises questions about familial involvement and complicity in serious crimes. As the judicial decision is yet to be made, this case emphasizes the Brazilian legal system's approach to serious crimes and the potential repercussions for those involved in business-related homicides.