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São Paulo prosecutors seek conviction of Renato Cariani
São Paulo prosecutors have asked a court to convict fitness influencer Renato Cariani of drug trafficking, criminal association and money laundering.
They allege that he and others diverted chemicals from Anidrol, a company in Diadema, near São Paulo, for illegal use.
The prosecution says the alleged scheme involved more than 12 tonnes of chemicals and helped supply materials for making drugs such as cocaine and crack.
Cariani and other defendants were arrested in December 2023 during a Federal Police operation, but he is currently facing the case while free.
If convicted, he could receive a prison sentence of more than 50 years, as well as fines.
Prosecutors have now presented their final arguments, and the court must decide the case.
São Paulo prosecutors have asked for Renato Cariani to be convicted of drug trafficking, association for drug trafficking and money laundering.
The prosecution alleges that Cariani and others diverted chemical supplies for the production of drugs including crack and cocaine.
Prosecutors also sought convictions for Fábio Spíndola Mota and Rodrigo Gomes Pereira, while requesting acquittals for Roseli Dorth and Andréia Domingues Ferreira.
Cariani is facing the case while free.
If convicted, the defendants could face prison terms ranging from 16 years to more than 51 years, according to the reports.
- Who
- São Paulo prosecutors are seeking the conviction of fitness influencer and businessman Renato Cariani.
- What
- They seek convictions for drug trafficking, association for drug trafficking and money laundering.
- When
- October 28, 2026.
- Where
- São Paulo, Brazil.
- Why
- Prosecutors allege that Cariani and others diverted chemical supplies for drug production and laundered proceeds.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Federal Police launched Operation Hinsberg and arrested Cariani and the other defendants.
The São Paulo Public Prosecutor’s Office presented its final arguments and sought convictions for Cariani and two other defendants.
- Charges sought
- Drug trafficking, association for drug trafficking and money laundering
- Other defendants prosecutors seek to convict
- Fábio Spíndola Mota and Rodrigo Gomes Pereira
- Acquittals sought
- Roseli Dorth and Andréia Domingues Ferreira
- Alleged chemical products supplied
- More than 12 tonnes
- Potential prison terms
- 16 years to more than 51 years
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What people are saying
At least 60 times, [Cariani and the other defendants] produced, sold and supplied, without authorization or contrary to legal or regulatory requirements, more than 12 tonnes of chemical products intended for the preparation of drugs
they would have concealed the proceeds from the drug trafficking crimes reported above through cash deposits made by third parties, converting approximately R$2.5 million into legitimate assets