Brazilian police charge ex-President Bolsonaro’s youngest son with alleged fraud

Published February 15, 2024 5:50 pm

By MAURICIO SAVARESE
Associated Press

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian police say they have charged the youngest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro with alleged fraud. The case against 25-year-old Jair Renan Bolsonao adds to the legal pressure on the family of the far-right leader, who is in himself facing several investigations. Police in Brazil’s Federal District region, which includes the capital city of Brasilia, said in a statement on Thursday that Jair Renan and a friend of his are suspects of fraudulent misrepresentation, use of false documents and money laundering in connection with a bank loan request.

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