Brazilian prosecutors target digital influencers in gambling scandal and child abuse case

The Public Ministry in the state of Acre filed two criminal complaints against digital influencers who promoted offshore online casinos and organized illegal raffles. Prosecutors say the influencers earned fixed payments and commissions for each sign‑up, moving roughly R$ 5 million in gambling‑related funds and over R$ 500 thousand in illicit raffle proceeds, and were involved in money‑laundering and criminal association schemes. Non‑prosecution agreements allowed recovery of more than R$ 1 million and seizure of assets to fund police and intelligence operations.

In Ceará, the state public prosecutor opened an administrative procedure to monitor a 16‑year‑old gaming influencer who posted a video alleging severe domestic violence and sexual abuse by her father. Authorities have coordinated with health and social services, upheld protective orders, and are investigating the claims, while the father faces electronic monitoring and a panic‑button requirement. The case highlights the ministry’s response to alleged abuse involving a minor influencer.