Bruno Henrique’s team outraged as Flamengo striker faces fraud charges

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·4 December 2025

Bruno Henrique’s team outraged as Flamengo striker faces fraud charges

Flamengo Striker Now a Defendant in Case Already Investigating Alleged Sports Fraud

One day after Flamengo secured the Brasileirão title, the court notified Bruno Henrique of a new charge. The striker now faces fraud charges in the same case in which he was investigated for alleged fraud in sports competitions. In response, the number 27’s press office released a statement expressing outrage at the news.

The defense of athlete Bruno Henrique received with indignation the news of the ruling that accepted the MPDFT’s appeal to open a criminal case regarding an alleged fraud crime, a decision that goes against the well-founded ruling of the first-instance judge. Trusting in the Judiciary, the defense will file an appeal with the competent authorities, which will once again demonstrate the clear mistake in the accusation,” the statement said.

COULD BRUNO HENRIQUE BE IMPRISONED IF CONVICTED?

The decision came from the Third Criminal Chamber of the Court of Justice of the Federal District and Territories (TJDFT). If the court convicts Bruno Henrique, the striker could serve one to five years in prison. Even so, the number 27 remains confident in his innocence and believes he will have the same favorable outcome he achieved with the STJD.

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WHAT IS THE MAIN ARGUMENT OF THE DEFENSE?

The defense of Bruno Henrique argues that the crime of fraud only occurs when betting companies formally report the bettors. In other words, since no company has done so, the lawyers claim that the number 27 has committed no crime.

The criminal case involves an incident from 2023, when Bruno Henrique received a yellow card in the match against Santos, for the Brasileirão. In the most recent sports trial, the STJD fined the striker R$ 100,000; even so, the number 27 continues to play regularly for Flamengo.

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