Rio de Janeiro police arrest outgoing Mayor Crivella
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Rio de Janeiro police arrest outgoing Mayor Marcelo Crivella
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RIO DE JANEIRO
The mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Crivella, was arrested Tuesday in connection with an alleged kickback scheme, deepening the political turmoil besetting Brazil’s postcard city.
The evangelical pastor-turned-politician is scheduled to leave office Jan. 1 after losing a reelection bid to his predecessor, Eduardo Paes.
Investigations earlier this year showed Crivella had close links to Rafael Alves, a businessman who was also arrested Tuesday.
Investigators alleged that Alves decided which companies would be awarded contracts and promised to give such contracts in exchange for payments. Alves never held an official position, but his brother was the head of the city’s tourism office. Alves also held frequent meetings with Crivella.
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.”