Brazil: Incident of Express Kidnapping Near the Portuguese Embassy

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Details:

  • On the evening of June 12, an express kidnapping occurred near the Portuguese Embassy (Avenida das Nações, Lote 2 – Brasília). The victim was held in a vehicle used by the perpetrators for about two hours and was coerced into transferring money via PIX and other methods.
  • Fortunately, the victim managed to escape on their own in the Lago Sul area. The perpetrators remain at large, but the vehicle used in the crime has been discovered and seized by the police.

(Military Police Article)

Police Article

Precautions:

  • Choose busy main streets and avoid less traveled side streets.
  • Change your routine patterns (commuting times, routes, and places) regularly.
  • Check for unusual activity around parked cars and pedestrians near your residence.
  • If you feel you are being followed, seek refuge in a nearby large hotel or a store on a main street.
  • When dropping off or picking up children from school, ensure that parents or guardians accompany them.

If you encounter or suspect similar incidents, report them to the local police immediately.

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