The civil police requested the suspension of the social networks and website of influencer João Paulo Manoel, known as “Capitão Hunter”. He is arrested and is being investigated for the crimes of raping a vulnerable person and producing pornographic scenes with children.
On Wednesday (22). The sexual crimes committed by João Paulo Manoel allegedly occurred against a girl and a boy. He would have kept in touch with both through social networks and events related to the game and animation franchise.
and produces content aimed at . The influencer’s website is now offline.
According to investigations, one of the victims met him during an event in a shopping mall in the North of Rio de Janeiro. After the meeting, they started communicating online. The influencer reportedly promised the teenager’s parents that he would support her participation in game competitions.
According to the victim’s statement, the man started requesting intimate images and sent inappropriate photos of himself, offering franchise products in exchange. Conversations recorded on social media confirmed the content of the messages. Another similar case would have occurred with an 11-year-old boy.
The arrest warrant was issued for the crimes of rape of a vulnerable person and production of child pornographic content.
On Thursday (23), the MPRJ (Public Ministry of the State of Rio de Janeiro) obtained the temporary arrest of YouTuber João Paulo Manoel, known as “Capitão Hunter”. The influencer is being investigated for the crimes of raping a vulnerable person and producing pornographic scenes with a child.
In a statement, João Paulo’s defense states that the YouTuber is innocent.
