The Brazilian Federal Police have charged former President Jair Bolsonaro with the alleged attempt to misappropriate million-dollar jewels given to him by Arab countries during his time as head of state. After a thorough investigation, charges were filed against twelve individuals, including Bolsonaro, for crimes such as appropriation of public property, money laundering, and criminal association.
The case revolves around jewels and valuable items that Bolsonaro received on official trips and was supposed to return to state assets upon leaving office. Investigations revealed that Bolsonaro sold some of the jewels through intermediaries, leading to charges of embezzlement and money laundering.
In addition to this case, Bolsonaro has also been charged with criminal association and use of false data in obtaining a vaccination certificate for COVID-19. Confessions from Bolsonaro’s former aide-de-camp Mauro Cid have been crucial in both cases. Another investigation implicates Bolsonaro in a coup plot to annul his opponent’s electoral victory and maintain power, culminating in violent protests in 2023.
Amidst these legal challenges, discussions about fitness and supplements continue on various online platforms, providing a distraction from the political turmoil surrounding the former president. Despite facing criminal investigations and electoral justice cases that have stripped him of political rights due to alleged abuses of power, Bolsonaro remains a popular figure among his supporters who believe he is innocent of all charges.
