São Paulo prosecutors seize $200,000 from jail guard linked to Milton Leite privileges
Former São Paulo city council president allegedly left prison for lunches while investigators found cash and phones.
KEY POINTS
- Prosecutors executed three search warrants at Mogi das Cruzes Public Prison on October 16
- About 200,000 reais in cash and dollars were seized from a jail guard
- Milton Leite allegedly left prison for lunches and returned afterward
- Two cell phones were found in Leite's cell
- The investigation stems from an anonymous tip about irregular visits
São Paulo prosecutors launched Operation Custody (In)Faithful on Friday, October 16, carrying out three search and seizure warrants at Mogi das Cruzes Public Prison. The investigation examines alleged privileges granted to inmates, including former São Paulo city council president Milton Leite, who is accused of links to the First Capital Command (PCC) in public transport.
Agents found approximately 200,000 reais in cash at a jail guard's home, consisting of about 155,000 reais and 10,000 dollars, plus another 4,000 reais found in his pockets during searches at the prison. The guard's monthly salary is 9,831.94 reais.
“The space for the defense's manifestation is open.”
Prosecutors allege the guard allowed off-hours and unregistered visits for Leite, including meals with wine. Two cell phones were also found in Leite's cell, though their ownership remains unclear.
The investigation began after an anonymous tip about unauthorized visits by politicians and friends, including at night and on weekends. Under São Paulo prison rules, visits are limited to relatives up to the second degree and spouses, with a maximum of two visitors per day on up to two days per week between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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