Overview
- Airline and airport security staff flagged irregularities as he tried to board a flight to Guarulhos, prompting police to respond.
- State security officials say the ID he presented was false and that his electronic ankle monitor was discharged during the approach.
- He was taken to the Regional Police Station in Acaraú, booked under Penal Code article 304 for use of a false document, and a police inquiry was opened.
- He was previously arrested in Rio in April 2025 over alleged theft of artworks and was indicted in May for qualified theft and vehicle identification adulteration.
- He left preventive detention in August 2025 under conditions including passport surrender and a travel restriction from Rio, and outlets report his defense has been sought for comment.