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Arlindinho and Erika Januza’s split triggers scandal and paternity suit
Brazilian singer Arlindinho Cruz and actress Erika Januza publicly ended their relationship in July 2026 after video footage showed Arlindinho leaving a swing house in Rio’s Zona Sul with two women. Erika announced the breakup on social media, saying she no longer knows what love is and thanked supporters. Fellow fitness model Gracyanne Barbosa posted a public message praising Erika’s strength and wishing her happiness. In response, Arlindinho issued an apology, acknowledging his actions and pledging to work on personal improvement.
Separately, a woman filed a paternity action in Rio’s 2ª Vara de Família, claiming she gave birth to a child on 23 April 2026 and that Arlindinho is the father. She alleges she provided financial support during the pregnancy and that an earlier DNA test was inconclusive. The petition seeks a new, court‑supervised DNA examination. The case remains pending with no judicial decision reported.
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2ª Vara de Família da Comarca da Capital · Arlindinho Cruz · Arlindo Cruz · Erika Januza · Fábia Oliveira · Gracyanne Barbosa · Rio de Janeiro
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Erika Januza announced the breakup with Arlindinho Cruz on 28 July 2026. www.tnh1.com.br · extra.globo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Both Erika and Arlindinho were seen without wedding rings in the days preceding the breakup announcement. www.tnh1.com.br · extra.globo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A video released by columnist Fábia Oliveira showed Arlindinho leaving a swing house in Rio's South Zone on 10 July while they were still dating. www.tnh1.com.br · extra.globo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Erika used the refrain of Arlindo Cruz’s song “O que é o Amor” to announce the breakup. www.tnh1.com.br · extra.globo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Erika and Arlindinho publicly confirmed their relationship in December 2025. www.tnh1.com.br · extra.globo.com