On Tuesday, a man was kidnapped and tortured in the Zumbi neighborhood of East Manaus. Disturbing videos circulating on social media depict the victim being coerced into calling his mother while under duress from his captors. According to police, the kidnapping is connected to loan sharking debts. In total, three suspects have been taken into custody related to the incident.

Security cameras captured the moment the man was abducted. After arriving home, he attempted to escape and sought refuge in another residence, but was forcibly taken away by the kidnappers and placed in a car. The ordeal escalated with the suspects filming the aggression, where the victim, appearing frightened, reassured his mother that he would be home soon, all while being threatened and beaten. The chilling recordings reveal the high-stakes nature of the crime, revealing both the psychological manipulation and physical brutality inflicted upon the victim.

In addition to being forced to make a deceptive phone call to soothe his mother, the victim endured severe physical violence, including kicks. He is heard repeatedly stating his intent to repay the debt, highlighting the grim reality of those trapped in the cycle of loan sharking. The police investigation into this case raises awareness of the broader issues associated with illegal lending practices in the region and the dangers victims face when dealing with such criminal enterprises.