Brazilian Deputy Flees Arrest, Faces Asset Freeze and Interpol Red Notice

Brazilian Deputy Carla Zambelli Flees Country Amidst Arrest Warrant On June 4th, 2025, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes issued an arrest warrant for federal deputy Carla Zambelli (PL-SP). The order, stemming from a request by the Attorney General's Office (PGR), followed Zambelli's alleged involvement in a hacking incident. The warrant includes a wide range of measures, including the freezing of Zambelli's assets, the revocation of her passports (including her diplomatic passport), and the blocking of her social media accounts across various platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and X. A daily fine of R$50,000 was also imposed for any further posts deemed to reiterate criminal conduct. Zambelli's name has been added to Interpol's red notice list. Reports indicate Zambelli initially fled to the United States before traveling to Europe. She has stated publicly that she intends to seek medical treatment and take a leave of absence from her parliamentary duties. "The determination of Minister Alexandre de Moraes is that her passport be blocked," reported one news anchor. "It's also to block any type of income and assets, including PIX payments." This event highlights the ongoing tensions within Brazilian politics and the legal ramifications of alleged criminal activity by public officials. The comprehensive nature of the arrest warrant suggests a serious view of Zambelli's actions by the court.