Federal police arrest Rio de Janeiro legislative assembly president for leaking operation information

oglobo.globo.com (Portuguese)

Rio de Janeiro's Legislative Assembly President Rodrigo Bacellar was arrested by the Federal Police for allegedly leaking information about an operation that led to the arrest of Deputy TH Joias. The leak is accused of obstructing the ongoing investigation, known as Operation Zargun. Bacellar's involvement was reportedly discovered through analysis of materials seized during the September operation. The arrest is part of a broader inquiry into public officials connected to organized crime, stemming from a Supreme Court decision concerning violent criminal groups in Rio de Janeiro.


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