O influencer Hytalo Santos e her husband, Israel Nata Vicente, were arrested This Friday (15) in São Paulo, in compliance with warrants issued by the 2nd District Court of Bayeux, Paraíba.
According to the MPPB (Public Prosecutor of Paraíba), the investigations have as its object the crimes of human trafficking and child sexual exploitation.
“Criminal investigations have been conducted with technical rigor and absolute respect for the rights and dignity of the victims, especially children and adolescents. However, the leakage of confidential information and the execution of civilian measures, dissociated from the proper methods of criminal investigation, have impaired the efficiency and safety of investigative work, as well as potentially exposing victims to new risks,” the MP says.
The arrest was made by civil police officers of the São Paulo State Department of Criminal Investigations), with support from the Federal Highway Police (PRF).
The investigation is from the MPPB (Public Prosecutor of the State of Paraíba), through Gaeco (Special Action Group on Combating Organized Crime), in joint action with the Public Prosecution Service, the Paraíba Civil Police, through Unintepol and DEC, CIBERLAB – Diopi Cyber Operations Laboratory (Directorate of Integrated Operations and Intelligence) of SENASP/MJSP (National Secretariat of Public Security).
“The Public Prosecution Service and the partner institutions reiterate their non-negotiable commitment to the defense of children and adolescents, remaining firm and integrated in the fight against this serious crime, and calls on society to support this mission through the responsible denunciation and the preservation of the dignity of the victims,” adds the MPPB note.
A CNN He contacted the defense of Hytalo Santos and awaits return.
About Hytalo Santos
Hytalo Santos had been under investigation by the Paraíba Public Prosecution Service since 2024 on suspicion of exploitation of minors and violation of the Child and Adolescent Statute (ECA).
The findings, conducted in the civil and criminal spheres, came after anonymous reports via “dial 100” and reports of neighbors on parties with alcoholic beverages and scenes of sensual connotation involving children and adolescents.
The Paraíba Court had already determined the immediate suspension of all Hytalo profiles on social networks, the prohibition of contact with the minors cited in the investigations and the dismantling of their contents.
In addition, search and seizure warrants were fulfilled in their homes, collecting electronics for expert analysis. Adolescent parents are also being investigated for possible omission in the duty to protect minors.
In the quuitant (14), Hytalo’s defense had spoken vehemently denying the accusations, stating that “it always acted within the law” and that all the contents with minors was recorded with “legal authorization and monitoring of those responsible”. He points out that the adolescents involved in the complaints are emancipated.
Debate on adultization
The debate on “adultization” and exploitation of children and adolescents on social networks has gained space in Brazil in recent days, driven by a video of Youtuber Felca. Published on August 6, the almost 50 -minute material that has already surpassed 40 million views, brings several complaints, aiming, among others, the Paraiban influencer Hytalo Santos, accused of using minors in content with sexualized content.
See point to the point of Felca’s complaint against “adultization” of children
Felca also criticized what she called “algorithm P”, a system that allegedly amplifies the spread of these videos. After the repercussion of his complaints, Felca revealed that he had received threats and said he started using armored car and private security.
Since the beginning of the investigation process, Felca says she has been the victim of internet attacks. He proposed a humanitarian agreement to more than 200 profiles that defame him, requesting donations to institutions to combat children’s exploitation.
In the National Congress, Felca’s complaint boosted the debate, with the mayor, Deputy Hugo Motta (Republicans), promising to guide projects on the subject, and former Minister Cristiane Britto (Republicans) proposing the “Felca Law”.
The Chamber’s Constitution and Justice Commission (CCJ) has already approved the increase in childhood to child enticement, changing the ECA.
Investigations continue, seeking to clarify allegations of exploration and “adultization” in the digital environment.
