Influencer Buzeira and businessman Rodrigo Morgado are arrested in a Federal Police operation.
Influencer Bruno Alexssander Souza Silva, also known as Buzeira, and businessman Rodrigo Morgado were apprehended on Tuesday (14) during a Federal Police operation targeting a money laundering scam involving bets tied to international drug trafficking.
Buzeira has over 15 million social media followers and rose to popularity after raising over R$1 million with the “tie cutting” prank during his wedding.
What is known about the operation that led to the arrest of Buzeira and Rodrigo Morgado?
In June 2025, the influencer was mentioned in the final report of the police investigation into the ‘VaideBet’ case, indicating that the former president of Corinthians, Augusto Melo, had “debts” for election campaigns for the club, with donations from players’ agents, influencers, and a loan shark.
Who is Buzeira, a social media celebrity with 15 million followers who was arrested by the Federal Police?
The name of businessman Rodrigo Morgado first appeared in the press after an employee was fired in a dispute over a car raffle, and then reappeared after his arrest in April of this year during a Federal Police operation against international drug trafficking.
The São Paulo court granted provisional freedom to the businessman, who was being investigated for illegal firearm possession and involvement in international drug trafficking.
Who is Buzeira, an influencer with 15 million followers arrested by the Federal Police?
The name of businessman Rodrigo Morgado began to circulate in the press after a dispute over a car raffled after an employee was fired , and resurfaced after his arrest during a Federal Police operation against international drug trafficking, in April of this year.
Days after the arrest, the São Paulo court granted provisional release to the businessman , who was being investigated for illegal possession of a weapon and involvement in international drug trafficking.
Bets and international trafficking
The PF action, carried out this Tuesday, aims to fulfill 11 arrest warrants in total (1 in Germany) and 19 search and seizure warrants in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais and Santa Catarina.
Influencer Buzeira was arrested in Igaratá, São Paulo. The location of businessman Morgado ‘s arrest was not disclosed.
Police investigations indicate that the criminal group targeted in the operation used sophisticated money laundering techniques, including financial transactions in cryptocurrencies and the transfer of capital from one country to another . These actions were designed to conceal the illicit origin of the funds and conceal assets.
The corporation is also looking into whether any of the cash transferred were diverted to corporate structures related to the electronic betting sector, known as Bets. In addition to the warrants, assets and jewels worth over R$630 million have been blocked.
Support from Germany
The German Federal Criminal Police (Bundeskriminalamt – BKA) is supporting Operation Narco Bet, which takes place on Tuesday (14) this week.
The international police are in charge of executing a precautionary arrest warrant against one of the suspects, who is now in German territory.
