The Secretary of Public Security of São Paulo, Guilherme Derrite, highlighted that the allegations of police corruption made by Antonio Vinicius Lopes Gritzbach will be investigated
The Secretary of Public Security of São Paulo, announced the formation of a task force to investigate the death of businessman Antonio Vinicius Lopes Gritzbach, which occurred in The investigation will be coordinated by delegate Osvaldo Nico Gonçalves and will have the collaboration of the Federal Police. During the investigation, it was revealed that the criminals tried to burn the vehicle used in the crime, a black Volkswagen Gol, which was found close to the murder site. The police collected genetic material from the car, in addition to seizing three rifles and a pistol. The actions of four military police officers who were responsible for Gritzbach’s security will be analyzed, as they were carrying out external activities, which is considered irregular.
Furthermore, Secretary Derrite highlighted that allegations of police corruption made by Gritzbach will be investigated. The civil police officers mentioned in these complaints will be removed from their duties while investigations are ongoing. Gritzbach was a whistleblower in a money laundering case related to the First Capital Command (PCC). The businessman was the target of a brutal attack, being hit by ten shots. This was not the first attempt on his life; he had already suffered a previous attempt. Information indicates that the reward for his head reached R$3 million, which highlights the seriousness of the situation in which he found himself.
Published by Sarah Paula
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