# Criminal investigations into Bamor supporter group

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> Updated: 2026-09-28T05:32:07.000Z. Sources: 116. Developments: 2.

Legal proceedings and criminal investigations have intensified regarding the Bamor organized supporters group in Bahia, Brazil.

In one development, the Court of Justice of Bahia (TJBA) ordered a trial for four members of the group following an explosive attack on the Esporte Clube Bahia team bus in February 2022. The defendants face charges of attempted qualified murder. The attack caused serious injuries to goalkeeper Danilo Fernandes and defender Matheus Bahia.

Separately, the Public Ministry of Bahia (MP-BA), through its specialized crime unit Gaeco, launched an operation in Salvador targeting the group’s leadership. Ten individuals, including the group’s president, Matheus Castro, and vice-president, Luciano Venâncio, were arrested amid allegations of torture, robbery, extortion, threats, and criminal association. 

The investigation stems from incidents in July where at least two victims were allegedly subjected to hours of physical and psychological violence. Reported methods of torture included the use of baseball bats, hammers, knives, suffocation, and simulated drowning. Victims were reportedly pressured to confess to financial irregularities and forced to perform bank transfers via Pix. 

As part of the operation, authorities executed 15 search and seizure warrants and are investigating the potential involvement of a military police officer. The MP-BA has ordered the interdiction of the Bamor headquarters. The operation resulted in the recovery of weapons, documents, and electronic devices.

## Claims

- Ten members of the Bamor leadership were arrested in an operation investigating torture. (disputed by 7 sources)
- Four individuals have been arrested so far in the Mercador operation. (disputed by 4 sources)
- The operation was led by the Public Ministry of Bahia (MP-BA) through the Special Action Group to Combat Organized Crime (Gaeco). (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Police launched Operação Mercador to dismantle a criminal group using fraudulent documents to obtain CAC firearm registrations. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The group diverted weapons, including rifles, carbines, and pistols, to criminal factions such as Comando Vermelho and Bonde do Maluco. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The investigation targets torture, robbery, extortion, threats, and criminal association occurring at the Bamor headquarters. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Victims were allegedly subjected to physical and psychological torture using baseball bats, hammers, and knives. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- One of the targets of the operation is a military police officer. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The Public Ministry of Bahia (MP-BA) ordered the closure of the Bamor organized supporter group's headquarters. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The victims were allegedly pressured to confess supposed financial irregularities. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Bamor fan group leaders arrested in Bahia torture investigation

Ten leaders of the Bamor organized fan group, including its president, were arrested in Salvador, Bahia, following investigations into allegations of torture, extortion, and criminal association.

111 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paraba-police-uncover-r-150-million-laundering-scheme

### 2026-09-24: Bahia court orders trial for four in Esporte Clube Bahia bus attack

Four Bamor supporters will face trial for the 2022 explosive attack on the Esporte Clube Bahia team bus, which injured several players. Bahia authorities are also launching new violence prevention programs.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bahia-court-sends-four-to-trial-for-esporte-clube-bahia-bus-attack

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