Bruno Henrique of Flamengo charged with fraud, faces up to 5 years in jail | OneFootball

Bruno Henrique could be imprisoned for how long?

Bruno Henrique did not receive good news this Thursday (04). That’s because the Third Criminal Panel of the Court of Justice of the Federal District and Territories (TJDFT) accepted the Public Prosecutor’s appeal to make the number 27 a defendant for fraud.

According to information from GE, the Public Prosecutor’s appeal was unanimously approved in a meeting this Thursday (04). In addition to Bruno Henrique, his brother Wander Nunes Pinto Júnior, the athlete’s sister-in-law Ludymilla Araújo Lima, and six other people also became defendants for fraud.

Could Bruno Henrique be imprisoned if convicted?

Yes! If convicted, the Flamengo forward could face one to five years in prison. However, the number 27 is hoping to be acquitted, just as happened in the sports sphere.

What is the main defense?

The defense of Bruno Henrique argued that the betting companies would have to file a complaint against the bettors for the crime of fraud to be characterized. Since this did not happen, the number 27 of Flamengo cannot be punished.

Why could the Flamengo forward be punished?

The Flamengo forward received a yellow card in a match against Santos, during the 2023 Brasileirão, held in Brasília. On that occasion, the act benefited his brother and other people who had bet on the athlete receiving a warning.

However, in the sports sphere, the STJD recently held a trial and fined Bruno Henrique R$ 100,000. Despite this, the forward remains cleared to play for Flamengo as usual this season.

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