Minas Gerais Civil Police Arrest Man in Campo Belo Suspected of Threatening Ex-Partner by WhatsApp Audio
The 43-year-old suspect was arrested at his workplace hours after the victim, a resident of Aguanil, requested protective measures at the Cristais Police Station
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Half an hour before entering the Cristais Police Station to request protection, a resident of Aguanil received an audio message from her ex-partner containing insults and direct threats against her. The recording became evidence, and the 43-year-old man was arrested in flagrante on Tuesday, November 10, at his workplace in Campo Belo.
According to the Minas Gerais Civil Police (PCMG), the woman went to the police station to request emergency protective measures. She said she had been receiving repeated aggressive and intimidating messages from her ex-partner via WhatsApp. Among the files she presented was the audio sent shortly before she arrived at the unit.
Because the threat was recent, officers determined that the case constituted an arrest in flagrante. The Cristais team called on Campo Belo civil police officers, who found the suspect during working hours. He was placed under arrest and did not resist.
The man was taken to the police station and, according to the PCMG, is being charged with qualified threat under the Maria da Penha Law. The request for protective measures was formalized and forwarded to the Judiciary.
The PCMG warns that anyone who violates a protective measure ordered by the courts is subject to criminal liability and may be arrested again.
The suspect's name has not been released. In cases of violence against women, reports can be made through Ligue 180, a free service available 24 hours a day, or by calling 190 in emergencies.
Photo: Minas Gerais Civil Police/Press release.
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