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Richarlison shows documents in disputed island ownership case
Footballer Richarlison posted documents supporting his claim that he bought land on Ilha Comprida, in Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro.
He says the purchase was made in October 2020 and that he invested about 10 million reais in the property, including payments to former occupants and costs for repairs and security.
The ownership dispute involves a company linked to lawyer Willer Tomaz, who is described as close to Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.
Richarlison says the property transfer to the company happened quickly after his request to regularize the land had been delayed; these are his allegations.
Flávio Bolsonaro denies involvement, while Tomaz has also disputed Richarlison's accusations and says the property's situation was regularized through the courts.
Tomaz and his company asked a court to stop Richarlison from publishing further claims about the dispute, but a judge refused to impose an immediate restriction, citing freedom of expression.
The legal case is still ongoing, according to the available information.
Richarlison published documents he says prove he bought an island property in Ilha Comprida, Angra dos Reis.
The footballer says he invested about R$10 million in the purchase and related costs in October 2020.
The disputed property is also linked to Flávio Bolsonaro, who denies involvement in the case.
Richarlison accuses lawyer Willer Tomaz of arranging a rapid transfer of rights to a company linked to him.
A court rejected Tomaz’s request for an immediate order restricting Richarlison’s posts about the dispute.
- Who
- Footballer Richarlison says he bought the property. The dispute also involves senator and presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and lawyer Willer Tomaz.
- What
- Richarlison has shown documents relating to his claimed purchase of an island property and disputes its transfer to a company linked to Tomaz.
- When
- Richarlison said the purchase took place in October 2020. He published the video on October 21, 2026.
- Where
- Ilha Comprida, in Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil.
- Why
- Richarlison says he is seeking to defend his ownership rights and questions how quickly rights to the property were transferred.
Richarlison
Willer Tomaz and WT Administração de Bens e Imóveis
Ownership and transfer
Richarlison
Richarlison says he bought the property, had agreements and compensation recorded, and that a Rio de Janeiro court validated his possession.
Willer Tomaz and WT Administração de Bens e Imóveis
Tomaz and his company contest Richarlison’s accusations; Tomaz says the property’s situation was regularized by the courts.
Public statements
Richarlison
Richarlison says he is defending his rights and alleges that Tomaz arranged a rapid transfer of the property’s rights.
Willer Tomaz and WT Administração de Bens e Imóveis
Tomaz and his company asked a court to stop Richarlison from publishing or sharing further claims that the property was taken from him.
Richarlison says he invested about R$10 million in the property and related costs.
Tomaz and his company filed an urgent court request to restrict Richarlison’s posts about the dispute.
A court rejected the request for immediate measures, saying it came close to a prior restriction on freedom of expression.
Richarlison published a video showing documents he says support his claim to the property.
- Property location
- Ilha Comprida, Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro state
- Reported purchase date
- October 2020
- Reported total investment
- About R$10 million
- Payments to former occupants
- About R$4.66 million
- Requested penalty per publication
- R$50,000
- Immediate court request
- Rejected on August 13
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What people are saying
We won in the Court of Angra dos Reis, but everything started to change when Willer hired a lawyer who is the son of an STJ minister.
I will show here now the documents that prove I bought the island. It was all before the judge, it was all before the appellate judge of Rio de Janeiro, and everything was correct.
The constitutional order enshrines full protection for freedom of expression through the combination of freedom with responsibility, allowing subsequent review and accountability, but rejecting prior censorship.