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Gominho Says His Bank Accounts Were Emptied After Loans Taken in His Name

Police are probing whether images were used to bypass facial recognition in the reported fraud.

Overview

  • He disclosed in an Instagram video that he is without funds after criminals allegedly zeroed his accounts and took out credit using his identity.
  • He said money was moved from his personal account to his business account and then sent to third parties he identified as Emily, Vitória and Tarsiane.
  • He reported speaking with his bank manager, who advised him to file a police report, and he sought guidance at a precinct.
  • A police officer reportedly suggested photos could have fooled biometric checks, and he questioned how passwords and Face ID were overcome.
  • As of Oct. 4, outlets report no arrests, no confirmed recovery of funds and no conclusion to the investigation.