Influencer Gato Preto was arrested in the east zone of São Paulo, in Jardim Anália Franco, on Avenida Vereador Abel Ferreira, this Sunday (14), after being considered a fugitive due to a debt of R$57,400 in child support.
The capture of Samuel Sant’Anna da Costa, 32 years old, occurred after Military Police agents received an alert from the Muralha Paulista system, also known as Smart Sampa.
Gato Preto’s arrest warrant was issued by the 1st Family and Succession Court of São José dos Campos. The influencer was taken to the 30th Police District, in Tatuapé, and remains at the disposal of the Justice Department. THE CNN Brazil contacted Samuel’s defense, but has not yet heard back.
due to the accident that occurred on August 20th, on Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, involving a Porsche, driven by the influencer.
In the accident, the influencer ran a red light while driving the vehicle at high speed and under the influence of alcohol and illicit substances and hit a car occupied by two men, father and son.
One of the victims suffered a broken jaw. Gato Preto was in the company of fellow influencer Bia Miranda and the two left the place without providing assistance. Before that, the influencer aggressively threatened one of the victims.
The case was initially treated as a bodily injury, but was reclassified as attempted murder with possible intent.
The . In September this year, the Civil Police carried out search and seizure warrants at the residence of Gato Preto and a security guard. At the scene, police seized cell phones and a Porsche car.
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