In Campo Grande, Brazil, authorities from the Special Police Department for the Suppression of Vehicle Theft and Robbery (Defurv) made a significant discovery on Wednesday, uncovering a scheme involving the sale of fake medical certificates. This revelation came shortly after the arrest of a man, referred to as "calculista," who had been evading law enforcement since November 2025 for an attempted robbery that involved stabbing a victim multiple times to steal a motorcycle. The police managed to apprehend him when they monitored a specific area and successfully executed the arrest.

The suspect had been a fugitive and was wanted for his violent actions against a victim, which resulted in serious injuries. Before the stabbing incident, police revealed that he had been in contact with the victim, which was supported by investigation footage. After performing the arrest in public, law enforcement found multiple blank medical certificates in the suspect’s possession, indicating a broader illegal operation that could affect numerous individuals seeking medical documentation.

The implications of this discovery extend beyond just the arrest of a suspect; it highlights ongoing issues within criminal circles in Brazil regarding the misuse of medical certificates. Such fraudulent activities can have serious ramifications, not only for the healthcare system but also in legal contexts where medical documentation is essential. Authorities are likely to pursue further investigations to dismantle the entire operation behind the sale of these fake certificates, aiming to prevent future occurrences of such criminal behavior.