Adilson Oliveira Coutinho, known as Adilsinho, has been arrested during an operation led by the Public Ministry and Civil Police for his alleged role as a significant player in the animal game (jogo do bicho) organized crime network in Rio de Janeiro. Authorities have linked him not only to gambling activities but also to a wider range of serious crimes aimed at expanding the economic and territorial control of his organization. Investigations suggest that Adilsinho's criminal enterprise encompasses illegal betting shops, slot machines, the illegal cigarette trade, and serious suspicions of slave labor practices.

As a notable figure associated with one of the oldest families involved in illegal gambling, Adilsinho’s influence extends across various neighborhoods in the North Zone and Baixada Fluminense areas of Rio. He is reportedly involved in the management of betting points, which are a traditional aspect of the animal game, and is believed to orchestrate a network that controls these operations throughout the region. Furthermore, authorities have raised concerns regarding the violent nature of these operations, with allegations of murders tied to territorial disputes over control of gambling and other illicit activities.

The implications of Adilsinho's arrest are considerable, as it may disrupt the established order of organized crime within Rio de Janeiro. It highlights the persistent issues of illegal gambling, human trafficking, and violence linked to organized crime in Brazil. This case reflects broader societal concerns about governance, law enforcement effectiveness, and the challenges faced by Brazilian authorities in combating entrenched criminal networks that impact public safety and economic conditions in the areas most affected by these illegal activities.