In a disturbing case from Vila Velha, Brazil, a 31-year-old man was arrested after violating a protective order by threatening his ex-partner through minimal financial transfers via the Pix payment system. The threats included messages like "You will have to come back to me" and varied in amount from R$ 0.50 to R$ 3. According to local authorities, he utilized the description field of these transactions to send intimidating messages after being blocked from communicating through other messaging applications.

The man had been persistently pursuing the 32-year-old woman, unable to accept the end of their relationship. His actions escalated to the point where, upon not finding her at home, he resorted to messaging her using his phone or devices belonging to third parties. The woman had already secured an urgent protective measure against him, which he was blatantly disregarding, demonstrating a clear disregard for legal boundaries meant to keep her safe.

This case highlights ongoing issues of domestic violence and the importance of protective measures in Brazil, where many women face threats from former partners. The creative use of technology, such as Pix, for harassment illustrates the evolving nature of such abuses, raising concerns among authorities about keeping victims safe in an increasingly digital communication landscape.