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Federal Police Report Alleges Corruption in Rio Civil Police

A Federal Police report has alleged that the Rio Civil Police has become a marketplace for bookies and militia members under the leadership of Rivaldo Barbosa, raising concerns about systemic corruption and the need for reforms within the law enforcement agency.

At a glance

  • Rio Civil Police accused of being a marketplace for bookies and militia members
  • Chief Rivaldo Barbosa arrested in connection with allegations
  • Suspected involvement in Marielle Franco case
  • Homicide Division under Barbosa’s leadership deteriorated into harmful environment
  • Revelations raise concerns about integrity of Rio Civil Police and call for urgent reforms

The details

A Federal Police report has alleged that the Rio Civil Police has transformed into a marketplace for bookies and militia members.

The report specifically focuses on the period between 2015 and 2019, during the tenure of Rivaldo Barbosa.

Barbosa, who served as the chief of the Homicide Division from October 2015 to March 2018, and then as chief of Civil Police until 2019, has been arrested in connection with these allegations but maintains his innocence.

The Federal Police suspect that Barbosa played a role in the Marielle Franco case.

The report indicates that under Barbosa’s leadership, the Homicide Division deteriorated into a harmful environment for criminal organizations.

It is alleged that Barbosa’s actions led to the creation of a criminal organization within the Civil Police, engaging in activities such as corruption, obstruction, influence trafficking, procedural fraud, and abuse of authority.

These revelations have raised serious concerns about the integrity and functioning of the Rio Civil Police.

The implications of Barbosa’s alleged involvement in criminal activities and the impact on ongoing investigations, such as the Marielle Franco case, are significant and require thorough investigation and accountability.

The report paints a troubling picture of systemic corruption and misconduct within the law enforcement agency, highlighting the need for urgent reforms and oversight to restore public trust and ensure justice is served.

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– Federal Police report alleges that Rio Civil Police has become a marketplace for bookies and militia members
– Report specifically addresses the period from 2015 to 2019 during Rivaldo Barbosa’s tenure
– Rivaldo Barbosa, who was arrested, denies accusations and claims innocence
– Barbosa was the chief of the Homicide Division from October 2015 to March 2018, then chief of Civil Police until 2019
– Federal Police believe Barbosa had a role in the Marielle Franco case
– Report states that under Barbosa’s leadership, the Homicide Division became a pernicious environment for criminal organizations
– Barbosa’s actions allegedly created a criminal organization within the Civil Police involved in corruption, obstruction, influence trafficking, procedural fraud, and abuse of authority.

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