In a significant development, the Federal Police of Brazil have indicted Rodrigo Bacellar, a state deputy and interim president of the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro (Alerj), along with four others for their involvement in leaking sensitive information to the notorious criminal faction, Comando Vermelho (CV). The allegations indicate that Bacellar, described as a leader in the political sphere of a criminal organization, provided crucial insights that compromised a police operation targeting the faction.

The investigation uncovered new evidence linking Bacellar to the unauthorized dissemination of details related to a Federal Police operation conducted in September 2025 against Comando Vermelho. According to the police findings, Bacellar alerted former deputy TH Joias, a target of the operation and an MDB party member, just a day before the police raid was to take place. Joias was subsequently apprehended alongside a significant figure within the faction, Gabriel Dias de Oliveira, also known as Índio do Lixão, who confirmed that Bacellar had forewarned him about the police action.

The implications of this case are substantial, as it not only points to alleged collusion between elected officials and organized crime but also raises serious questions regarding political integrity and the safety of law enforcement operations in combating drug trafficking and organized crime in Brazil. With Bacellar facing serious charges, the investigation highlights ongoing challenges in the fight against corruption and criminal influence in politics, emphasizing the need for robust measures to ensure accountability at all levels of government.