Fantástico Report Alleges Medium Used Online Data to Write ‘Psychographed’ Letters

Overview

• A Fantástico investigation broadcast on Sept. 6–7 reported that grieving families say medium Máira Rocha presented psychographed letters that match information already published online or in news reports.
• Relatives cited concrete errors and overlaps, including a message calling a deceased teen a “footballer” that matched a mistaken news photo and social‑media posts found after the session.
• Attendees say Rocha required advance registration with full names and CPF numbers and questioned families in person, steps critics say made it possible to assemble detailed dossiers before letters were written.
• Police reports filed in at least five states and complaints to the Ministério Público allege crimes such as estelionato, charlatanism, threats and misappropriation of funds, and investigations are ongoing; Rocha declined an on‑camera interview for the report.
• Supporters have posted testimonials of apparently specific letters while spiritist authorities have criticized fundraising practices at Rocha’s Casa da Caridade Inácio Daniel, which reportedly serves about 5,000 people monthly and relies on donations.