Known as ‘Tuta’, Marcos Roberto de Almeida was arrested in May in Bolivia while trying to obtain fake documents to leave the country
The Brazilian court determined the transfer of Marcos Roberto de Almeida, known as “Tuta”, to a prison unit of maximum security in São Paulo. Tuta is named as the successor of in charge of one of the largest criminal organizations in the country. He will be transferred from the Federal Penitentiary of Brasilia to the Presidente Venceslau Penitentiary, which is known for his strict security system and has already housed Marco Williams Herbas Camacho, Marcola, CCP leader.
The capture of Tuta took place in May this year in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. He was arrested while trying to obtain fake documents to leave the country in an operation by Bolivian police. Tuta transfer to the new prison unit is expected to take place in the coming days, but the Penitentiary Administration Secretariat chose not to disclose the exact date for security reasons. Confirmation of the transfer was made, but additional details were omitted to ensure the safety of the process.
Tuta was on the run since the Sharks Operation, held in 2020, which targeted members of the CCP. The operation was a milestone in an attempt to dismantle the criminal organization, which has a strong presence in various regions of Brazil. Tuta transfer to a maximum safety unit is seen as an essential measure to ensure that it remains under strict surveillance, minimizing escape or communication risks with other members of the faction.
*With information from David de Tarso
*Report produced with the aid of AI
