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Brazil's Federal Police have indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro for money laundering and criminal association in connection with undeclared diamonds the far-right leader received from Saudi Arabia during his time in office,
Jair Bolsonaro has been formally accused of embezzlement after he allegedly misappropriated jewellery worth £2.5 million from Saudi Arabia, two police sources told Reuters.
This is Bolsonaro’s second indictment since leaving office, following another in March for allegedly falsifying his COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
Brazilian federal police on Thursday formally accused former President Jair Bolsonaro of embezzlement for allegedly misappropriating jewelry he received while head of state, including luxury items giv
In a story published Jul. 4, 2024, about Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro being indicted for a second time, The Associated Press erroneously reported that his first indictment was in May. That indictment was in March.
Bolsonaro still commands strong support among his political base, despite the various legal charges he’s facing and the fact that he is barred from seeking office in Brazil until 2030 over his role in a 2023 riot over his ouster.