# Habeas corpus ruling for rapper Oruam > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/habeas-corpus-ruling-for-rapper-oruam > Updated: 2026-09-28T22:44:00.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 3. The Rio de Janeiro State Court of Justice (TJRJ) unanimously granted habeas corpus to the rapper Oruam (Mauro Davi dos Santos Nepomuceno), permitting him to respond to criminal proceedings while free. This ruling revokes his fugitive status, which had been in effect since February 2026 due to non-compliance with electronic monitoring. Oruam is a defendant in an investigation concerning organized crime and money laundering allegedly connected to the Comando Vermelho (CV) faction. Prosecutors claim a structured financial scheme involving a family nucleus—including Oruam, his brother Lucas Nepomuceno, his mother Márcia Nepomuceno, and his father Márcio Santos Nepomuceno (known as Marcinho VP)—was used to launder funds through real estate, farms, and various companies. The court's decision cited Oruam’s fixed residence, his prior record, and the fact that he is not identified as a leader of the criminal organization. While the habeas corpus allows him to remain free, the underlying criminal investigations continue. Oruam remains subject to precautionary measures, including monthly court appearances and restrictions on leaving the state of Rio de Janeiro for more than 30 days. Following the ruling, Oruam drew controversy during a live TikTok broadcast where he was observed removing his electronic ankle bracelet with a screwdriver. His defense team has stated their next objective is to seek the dismissal of the criminal charges, arguing that the case is based on “illicit evidence.” On September 25, 2026, Oruam returned to performing publicly, holding his first show at the Complexo da Penha in Rio de Janeiro’s North Zone. Following this, his fiancée, Fernanda Valença, addressed his recent absence from social media, describing the artist as undergoing a “delicate moment of restarting” after his release and denying rumors of an engagement breakup. ## Claims - The 8th Criminal Chamber of the TJRJ unanimously granted habeas corpus to Mauro Davi dos Santos Nepomuceno, known as Oruam. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Oruam is no longer considered a fugitive and may respond to the legal process in freedom. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The legal process investigates a suspected money laundering structure linked to the Comando Vermelho criminal faction. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Oruam is a defendant in the case alongside his father, Márcio Santos Nepomuceno, also known as Marcinho VP. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The 8th Criminal Chamber of the TJRJ unanimously granted habeas corpus to rapper Oruam. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The decision revoked the second preventive arrest warrant against the rapper. (single source) - The alleged scheme involved using third-party accounts, companies, and asset acquisitions to move resources from drug trafficking. (single source) - Defense attorney Thiago Lemos stated the next step is to seek the dismissal of the criminal action, alleging the case is based on illicit evidence. (single source) - The decision revoked the second preventive arrest warrant against the artist. (single source) - The alleged scheme used third-party accounts, companies, and asset acquisitions to move resources from drug trafficking. (single source) - Defense attorney Thiago Lemos stated that the criminal action should be dismissed because it is based on illicit evidence. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Oruam's fiancée addresses rapper's social media absence Fernanda Valença explains that rapper Oruam is taking time for a “moment of restarting” following his release via habeas corpus by the Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oruams-fiance-addresses-rappers-social-media-absence ### 2026-09-26: Oruam performs first show after Rio court revokes preventive detention Rapper Oruam performed his first show at Complexo da Penha after the Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice granted him habeas corpus, allowing him to respond to legal proceedings in freedom. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oruam-performs-first-show-after-rio-court-revokes-preventive-detention ### 2026-09-23: Oruam granted habeas corpus to respond to criminal case in freedom The Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice granted habeas corpus to rapper Oruam, allowing him to respond to money laundering investigations involving the Comando Vermelho in freedom. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oruam-granted-habeas-corpus-by-rio-court-to-respond-to-legal-proceedings-in-freedom --- Cite as: Habeas corpus ruling for rapper Oruam. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/habeas-corpus-ruling-for-rapper-oruam