Brazil: Rio's mayor arrested in corruption scheme

December 22, 2020
SAO PAULO, Brazil
Outgoing Rio de Janeiro Mayor Marcelo Crivella was arrested Tuesday for alleged involvement in a corruption scheme in city hall, according to authorities.
Three businessmen, a retired police chief and Crivella’s former campaign treasurer were also arrested. They were all charged with organized crime, money laundering and active and passive corruption.
Crivella, an ally of President Jair Bolsonaro, was arrested at his Barra da Tijuca home, in Western Rio, around 6 a.m. (0900GMT). Before entering the police station, he denied any wrongdoing and said he was a target of political persecution.
Asked about his expectations after his arrest, he replied, “Justice.”

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