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Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro charged with concealing diamonds

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Last updated: 2024/07/05 at 3:25 PM
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Brazil’s former populist president, Jair Bolsonaro, is facing a new indictment for money laundering and criminal association related to undeclared diamonds he received from Saudi Arabia during his time in office. This is the second indictment Bolsonaro has received since leaving office, with the first being in May for falsifying his COVID-19 vaccination certificate. The accusations have raised legal threats against the ex-leader, with his supporters calling it political persecution and his opponents applauding the charges. Bolsonaro and his lawyers have denied any wrongdoing in both cases, as well as in other investigations into the former president.

The involvement of Bolsonaro’s former aide-de-camp, Mauro Cid, is being investigated as well. Cid allegedly falsified Bolsonaro’s COVID-19 records and later sold two luxury watches received as gifts from Saudi Arabia for a substantial amount. The investigation revealed that Cid sold the watches for €62,000 in the US, raising suspicions of corruption and money laundering. Flávio Bolsonaro, Bolsonaro’s eldest son and a sitting senator, condemned what he called blatant and shameless persecution against his father. Along with Bolsonaro, 10 others have been indicted, including Cid and two lawyers.

The accusations against Bolsonaro also include attempting to smuggle in diamond jewellery worth millions of euros during his time in office. Bolsonaro allegedly received cash from the sale of the luxury watches and received undeclared diamonds from Saudi Arabia, raising concerns of his involvement in illegal activities. The legal threats against Bolsonaro have intensified, with the Supreme Court still awaiting the police report on the indictment. Once the report is received, the country’s prosecutor-general will analyze the document to decide whether charges should be filed against Bolsonaro.

The former president has been embroiled in multiple legal battles, with accusations ranging from falsifying official documents to involvement in inciting an uprising against his successor. The charges against Bolsonaro have been met with mixed reactions, with his supporters claiming it is political persecution, while his opponents view it as justice being served. The accusations of money laundering and criminal association are serious charges that could lead to Bolsonaro standing trial for his actions during his time in office. The legal proceedings against Bolsonaro and his associates are ongoing, with the former president maintaining his innocence in the face of mounting evidence.

Despite his denial of any wrongdoing, Bolsonaro’s legal troubles continue to escalate, with multiple investigations into his conduct while in office. The accusations of money laundering and receiving undeclared diamonds raise concerns about corruption at the highest levels of government and highlight the need for accountability and transparency in Brazil’s political system. The indictment of Jair Bolsonaro is a significant development in the ongoing legal battles surrounding the former president, with the potential for further charges to be filed as more evidence comes to light. As the case unfolds, the Brazilian public will be watching closely to see how justice is served in this high-profile corruption scandal.

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