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2mo ago

Bahia Raids Net Ten Lawyers in Probe of Prison-Run Faction Network

Prosecutors say the lawyers relayed orders from jailed faction leaders through a covert communications scheme that forensics on seized devices and frozen assets are expected to unravel.

Suspeitos tentaram fugir por uma área de mata
Os advogados sob suspeita faziam parte de um ‘núcleo externo’ responsável por intermediar a transmissão de ordens entre integrantes presos e em liberdade
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Overview

  • The multi-agency operation executed dozens of arrest orders and 27 search warrants across Bahia, with authorities locating nine lawyers initially and a tenth taken into custody after searches on Friday, July 3.
  • A judge ordered the freezing or blocking of at least R$10 million and the seizure of vehicles, real estate, boats and aircraft tied to the suspects to prevent movement of illicit funds.
  • Investigators say the lawyers formed an ‘external nucleus’ that abused attorney access to bypass prison isolation rules and allow incarcerated faction bosses to direct trafficking, arms circulation and finances.
  • A related police action in Lauro de Freitas responded to viral videos showing armed men and resulted in four detentions, two wounded suspects and the seizure of nearly R$30,000, weapons, ammunition, drugs and an arms storage encampment.
  • Gaeco and the national Ministério Público unit coordinating the effort seized notebooks, phones and papers that forensic teams expect will identify more participants and that OAB-BA is monitoring for possible ethics proceedings.