Renato Aragão's mansion ordered seized over tax debt

A court in Rio de Janeiro has ordered the seizure and evaluation of a mansion owned by 91-year-old comedian Renato Aragão to settle unpaid property taxes (IPTU). The debt, totaling approximately R$ 676,000, covers the years 2021, 2022, and 2023.

The luxury property is located in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes area of Rio de Janeiro and has been listed for sale at R$ 18 million. The estate features approximately 3,000 square meters of construction, including four suites, a pool, a library, tennis and multi-sport courts, a football field, and a helipad.

Judge Kátia Cristina Nascentes Torres of the 12th Treasury Court authorized the order after previous attempts to collect the debt through the city government failed. While the seizure and evaluation are necessary steps toward a potential judicial auction to satisfy the debt, the property is not being immediately sold. Aragão has been named the depositary of the property, meaning he remains responsible for its maintenance, and he has 30 days to file an appeal following formal notification.