⚠️ Bruno Henrique handed 12-match ban after betting scandal hearing | OneFootball

Flamengo's forward Bruno Henrique was punished with a 12-match suspension and a fine of R$ 60,000 in a trial held this Thursday (4) at the STJD.

He was tried in the case where he is accused of deliberately getting a yellow card in a match against Santos in 2023 to benefit gamblers.

Of the five auditors who participated in the trial, four voted for a 12-match suspension with a fine of R$ 60,000.

Another auditor voted in favor of a R$ 100,000 fine.

Bruno Henrique claimed innocence in the case and it is still possible to appeal the decision.

Origin of the Case

Bruno Henrique was tried for the accusation of deliberately getting a yellow card in a 2023 Brasileirão match to benefit gamblers.

Among the supposed beneficiaries was the player's brother, Wander Nunes Júnior.

The match took place at the Mané Garrincha stadium in Brasília during the 31st round of the championship.

The forward received a yellow card in injury time of the second half after committing a foul.

He complained to the referees about the warning and was subsequently shown a red card.

Two Ongoing Processes

The STJD accused Bruno Henrique based on articles 243 of the CBJD and 243-A of the Brazilian Code of Sports Justice (CBJD).

They refer to “acting in a dishonest or fraudulent manner with the aim of influencing the result of a match, event, or equivalent.”

Besides the sports sphere, there is also a legal process against the Flamengo player for the same case.

The Court of Justice of the Federal District has charged the forward with sports fraud.

Exchange of Messages

One of the main pieces of evidence in the case was obtained by the Federal Police from the cell phone of Bruno Henrique's brother.

Wander and the Flamengo player exchanged messages on August 29, about two months before the match against Santos:

Wander: Uncle, do you have 2 cards in the Brazilian?

Bruno Henrique: Yes

Wander: When they tell you to get the 3rd, call us, huh lol

Bruno Henrique: Against Santos

On December 9 of the same year, the forward's brother revisits the subject in a new exchange of messages.

Wander: Hey bro, good morning, how are you? Just so you know, the thing you gave me the idea for against Santos, they still haven't paid. I put 3 to win 12 and they blocked it due to suspicion. I'm thinking if you can do this, you'll really save me from the heart. You have to deduct 10 from the house and give it to me, then I pay everything here and have some money left to go to the beach, and when I buy the house, I'll recover this money and replace it. Like I told you, I wasn't going to ask you, but I have no other solution to turn to, please help me with this.

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