Feb 26 • 18:15 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Man arrested for keeping girlfriend in captivity after beating her in a thicket in Montes Claros

A 36-year-old man was arrested for keeping his girlfriend in captivity and assaulting her in a thicket in Montes Claros, Brazil.

In Montes Claros, Brazil, a 36-year-old man was arrested after allegedly holding his 33-year-old girlfriend captive and beating her in a jungle area. The Civil Police reported that this incident took place on Wednesday, and the man has previous records for domestic violence against other partners, making this young woman his third victim. Her name remains undisclosed. According to Delegate Karine Maia, the relationship between the couple lasted five years, during which the abuse stemmed from jealousy. An anonymous tip led the authorities to the scene, where they discovered the woman with multiple injuries.

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