Report: Brazilian Police Indict Bolsonaro in Undeclared Diamonds Case
SUMMARY
Brazil's Federal Police have indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro for money laundering and criminal association related to undeclared diamonds he allegedly received from Saudi Arabia during his presidency. The Supreme Court awaits the police report to determine whether Bolsonaro will face charges. This marks his second indictment since leaving office, following a previous charge for falsifying his COVID-19 vaccination certificate. Bolsonaro and his supporters deny wrongdoing, framing the accusations as political persecution. The investigation involves others including Bolsonaro's aides and lawyers, with some defending themselves against the allegations. The indictment has sparked polarized reactions in Brazil, with Bolsonaro's critics welcoming it and his supporters decrying it as unjust.
