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Buzeira and Rodrigo Morgado granted release in Narco Bet investigation
The TRF-3 court has granted habeas corpus to digital influencer Bruno Alexssander Souza Silva, known as Buzeira, and businessman Rodrigo de Paula Morgado, allowing them to respond to criminal proceedings in freedom. Both individuals were arrested in October 2025 as part of the Narco Bet operation, a Federal Police investigation into a massive money laundering scheme linked to the international drug trafficking activities of the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) criminal faction.
Investigators allege that the scheme utilized online betting platforms, illegal internet raffles, and shell companies to launder funds. Specifically, the Federal Police suspect that Buzeira acted as a 'legitimate face' for the operation, allegedly receiving R$ 19.7 million from Morgado, who is identified as a key financial operator for the PCC.
While the court granted release to both due to excessive preventive detention time, Morgado will remain in custody due to a separate arrest warrant issued by the Rio de Janeiro Court. Buzeira's release is subject to precautionary measures, including the use of an electronic ankle monitor and a ban on leaving the country.
Entities
Bruno Alexssander Souza Silva · Federal Police · First Comando da Capital · New Science · Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal · Polícia Federal · Primeiro Comando da Capital · Roberto Carlos Pereira de Carvalho · Rodrigo de Paula Morgado · TRF-3 · Tribunal Regional Federal da 3.ª Região · Tribunal Regional Federal da 3ª Região
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Rodrigo Morgado, known as the 'accountant of the PCC', was also ordered released by the TRF-3. tribunadepetropolis.com.br · www.estadao.com.br · www.cbnsantos.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] Buzeira's release is subject to precautionary measures, including an electronic ankle monitor and a ban on leaving the country. fatoamazonico.com.br · veja.abril.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · nahoradanoticia.com.br · inmagazine.ig.com.br
- [● 7 SOURCES] Investigators suspect Buzeira acted as a 'legitimate face' to launder money through online betting and raffles. fatoamazonico.com.br · inmagazine.ig.com.br · nahoradanoticia.com.br · diariodopara.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br
- [● 7 SOURCES] Buzeira is suspected of receiving R$ 19.7 million from Rodrigo Morgado. fatoamazonico.com.br · inmagazine.ig.com.br · www.metropoles.com · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · nahoradanoticia.com.br · +1 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] The TRF-3 granted habeas corpus to influencer Buzeira, allowing him to respond to his case in freedom. diariodopara.com.br · noticias.uol.com.br · paraonline.com.br · fatoamazonico.com.br · www.gazetaweb.com · +9 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] The Narco Bet operation investigates money laundering linked to the PCC criminal faction. diariodopara.com.br · fatoamazonico.com.br · inmagazine.ig.com.br · www.metropoles.com · veja.abril.com.br · +7 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Buzeira is investigated for suspected involvement in a money laundering scheme linked to the PCC's international drug trafficking. diariodopara.com.br · fatoamazonico.com.br · nahoradanoticia.com.br · inmagazine.ig.com.br · www.metropoles.com · +5 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The court ordered the release of both Buzeira and Morgado due to excessive time in preventive detention. www.cbnsantos.com.br · inmagazine.ig.com.br · www.estadao.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rodrigo Morgado will remain in detention due to a separate arrest warrant from the Rio de Janeiro Court. www.cbnsantos.com.br