Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Bolsonaro Allegedly Orchestrated Illegal Surveillance Scheme
Imagine the Brazilian government had a secret spy agency called ABIN.
They were supposed to protect the country, but instead, they allegedly used their power to secretly watch and try to hurt people who disagreed with the former president, Jair Bolsonaro.
This included spreading lies and gathering information on political rivals.
The police looked into it and think Bolsonaro was the one who benefited most from all of this.
While the police didn't directly accuse Bolsonaro, they have charged many others, including his son.
Now, the big bosses in the government will decide if Bolsonaro will be charged or not.
Police allege former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was the main beneficiary of an illegal surveillance scheme.
The scheme involved the intelligence agency ABIN targeting political opponents and disseminating fake news.
Bolsonaro has not been formally charged, but over 30 others, including his son Carlos, have been accused.
The investigation is linked to a probe into an alleged coup attempt in which Bolsonaro is also a defendant.
The decision to charge Bolsonaro rests with Brazil's Prosecutor General's Office.
- Who
- Jair Bolsonaro, his son Carlos Bolsonaro, and others allegedly involved in the scheme. ABIN was the intelligence agency involved.
- What
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro allegedly helped orchestrate an illegal surveillance scheme by intelligence agency ABIN.
- When
- The alleged scheme took place during Bolsonaro's term as president.
- Where
- Brazil
- Why
- To target political enemies, disseminate fake news and potentially obstruct the police investigation.
Accusations
Denials
Allegations vs. Denial
Accusations
Bolsonaro allegedly orchestrated an illegal surveillance scheme using the intelligence agency ABIN to target his political enemies and disseminate fake news.
Denials
Bolsonaro's lawyer stated he had not yet reviewed the police report and could not comment; Carlos Bolsonaro denied wrongdoing and stated the investigation aimed to harm him.
- Alleged Scheme
- Illegal surveillance by ABIN
- Target
- Political opponents
- Main Beneficiary
- Jair Bolsonaro
- Accused
- Over 30 individuals, including Carlos Bolsonaro
- Agency involved
- ABIN
- Legal Status
- Investigation pending