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The former deputy of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Silas Bento, and his son, Vanderson Bento (PTB), were arrested this Friday morning (23) in an operation of the Public Ministry investigating a “cracked” scheme in the politician’s office . The arrests were in Cabo Frio, in the Lake District.
According to the MP’s complaint, accepted by the Justice, Silas Bento pocketed most of a servant’s salary for two years. He is charged with criminal association, embezzlement, extortion and money laundering. Vanderson, who is a candidate for councilor, will answer for the same crimes, except money laundering.
Former deputy Silas Bento and his son are detained in the MP operation – Photo: Paulo Veiga / Inter TV
The investigation indicates that the employee, who admitted to being a ghost – that is, she did not show up for work – was forced to return part of her salary and was threatened at the time of collection, which was carried out by the parliamentarian’s son.
In two years, he said that he received about R $ 250,000 in salary, paid by the coffers of the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro (Alerj). The investigation revealed that, of this amount, 80% was returned to the then deputy in the cracking scheme.
The server, Taíssa Saldanha Alves, is also the subject of a search and seizure order in the operation this Friday. She is also accused of criminal association and embezzlement, which is embezzlement of public money.
The Criminal Court also ordered him to appear in court monthly to report his activities, not to keep in touch with Silas and Vanderson, and not to be out of Cabo Frio for more than 10 days.
Silas and Vanderson’s attorney, Adolpho Jabour, said that as soon as he has access to the file, he will take a stand and attempt to reverse the pre-trial detention.
THE G1 He tries to contact the defense of the former servant.
