Alcir Queiroga Teixeira Júnior, a businessman arrested during a police operation in Amazonas targeting an alleged political faction linked to the Comando Vermelho (CV), revealed that Anabela Cardoso Freitas, a former chief of staff to Mayor David Almeida, paid for air tickets, accommodations, and vehicle rentals in cash. These tickets were purportedly for Almeida, his vice-mayor Renato Júnior, city officials, and the mayor's family. This information was made public by Rede Amazônica and confirmed by Folha.

The city government of Manaus responded to the allegations, clarifying that neither Mayor David Almeida nor Vice Mayor Renato Júnior are under investigation in the operation. The administration emphasized that they have not had access to the court documents related to the arrest and investigation, which has featured claims about potential misuse of city funds. Both Almeida and Júnior's lack of knowledge about the investigation was highlighted in the official note issued by the city administration.

This case raises important questions about the transparency and accountability of public officials in Brazil. It underscores the continuing struggles between criminal organizations and political entities, particularly in regions like Amazonas, where the influence of the Comando Vermelho has been documented. The unfolding of this investigation may lead to broader implications for governance in the state, particularly regarding how political power interacts with criminal networks.