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Former Striker Jô Arrested at Barra da Tijuca Over Unpaid Child Support

The arrest followed a family-court warrant issued in a 2024 case for prolonged nonpayment.

Overview

  • Civil police from the 35th precinct located Jô at a Posto 5 kiosk during a barbecue and made the arrest.
  • The order originated from the 1st Family Court of Jacarepaguá after the child's mother documented a year of missed payments.
  • Court records cited an outstanding child-support debt of R$ 220,744.57.
  • He was taken to the 16th police station in Barra da Tijuca for processing.
  • This was reported as his fourth detention over unpaid support, with his lawyer saying his income declined after retirement.