Two years have passed since the execution of lawyer Rodrigo Marinho Crespo in Rio de Janeiro on February 26, 2024, but investigations by the Homicide Division and the Public Ministry of Rio continue to search for the mastermind behind the crime. Authorities are focusing on a theory that suggests Crespo's murder was a warning related to his activities in the gambling sector, including a potential venture into legal online gambling. At least four individuals have been arrested in connection to the case, signaling a significant development in what was previously a high-profile murder investigation.

Among those arrested are police officers Fernando de Souza Júnior and Renato Franco Lopes, who were caught with illegal firearms. Investigators are also pursuing three other individuals who are accused of having monitored Crespo’s movements before the murder, further indicating a planned and premeditated act. This detail highlights the organized nature of the crime and the possible involvement of individuals with insider knowledge of Crespo’s activities and intentions.

The ongoing investigation raises concerns about the broader implications of violence associated with illegal gambling operations in Brazil. As authorities delve deeper into the connections and motivations behind Crespo's murder, it may uncover a network of criminal behavior tied to both physical and online gambling that poses a threat to legal practitioners and others involved in the sector. The outcome of this investigation is likely to have significant ramifications for how gambling laws and regulations are enforced in Brazil moving forward.