Overview

• São Paulo’s Civil Police, through the Piracicaba Women’s Defense precinct, carried out four warrants, including a temporary arrest and three searches at the councilor’s home and City Council office.
• Investigators say seven women have reported assaults linked to meetings with the politician, with the probe triggered by an alleged incident inside his office on September 22.
• Officers seized cellphones and computers during the searches as part of the ongoing investigation.
• The councilor’s defense denies the accusations, says he is cooperating, reports receiving threats against him and his family, and asserts there is no process to remove him from office.
• Piracicaba’s City Council says it is providing full support to authorities and is tracking potential administrative steps.