# Legal professional impersonation incidents in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legal-professional-impersonation-incidents-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-09-02T05:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Brazil have addressed separate incidents involving individuals impersonating legal professionals to commit fraud or evade law enforcement.

In Boa Vista, Roraima, police indicted a 49-year-old man for allegedly using a stolen Brazilian Bar Association registration number to pose as a lawyer. Between April and June 2025, the suspect reportedly defrauded nine victims of approximately R$ 19,000 by promising to resolve legal matters and release financial benefits. Courts have ordered the freezing of the suspect’s bank accounts.

In the Greater São Paulo region, a 53-year-old law student was arrested after attempting to impersonate a judge during a police traffic stop. The individual presented falsified documents claiming to be a judge for the 3rd Criminal Court of Santo André. Investigations revealed the suspect had 78 legal proceedings and 34 inquiries against him, including 22 related to fraud.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Law student arrested for impersonating judge in São Paulo

A law student in São Paulo was arrested after falsely claiming to be a judge during a police stop. He faces multiple charges, including fraud and use of false documents.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/law-student-arrested-for-impersonating-judge-in-so-paulo

### 2026-08-18: Boa Vista police indict man for impersonating lawyer in fraud scheme

A 49-year-old man in Boa Vista, Brazil, has been indicted for impersonating a lawyer to defraud nine people of approximately R$ 19,000.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/boa-vista-police-indict-man-for-impersonating-lawyer-in-fraud-scheme

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