The Sepol (State Civil Police Secretariat) of Rio de Janeiro set up a task force to investigate acts of vandalism and violence committed by organized football fans in the state and by its members.
The intention is to avoid criminal actions by groups, with investigation and intelligence activities, and anticipate possible violent acts by fans, like those that occurred on March 5 around Maracanã, north zone, before the start of the game between Flamengo and Vasco for the Campeonato Carioca.
The investigation is being carried out by teams from the DRCI (Delegation for the Repression of Computer Crimes). Inquiries have already been launched to investigate the practice of criminal organization, personal injury, damage to public and private property and other crimes under the Fan Statute.
“The task force has the participation of SSPIO (Sub-Secretary for Planning and Operational Integration), Ssinte (Sub-Secretary for Intelligence) and DGPEs (General Departments of Specialized Police) and DGPC (Capital),” Sepol said in a note. .
According to the police station, more than 100 people with some involvement in the facts were identified and summoned.
Prison
After a representation of the DRCI made on Saturday (11), the Justice of Rio answered the request of the expert and granted this Monday (13) the temporary prison, for 30 days, by four leaders of the Young Flu, Força Jovem Vasco, Torcida Jovem do Flamengo and Raça Rubro-Negra crowds. According to the TJRJ (Court of Justice of Rio de Janeiro), they will answer for the crimes of criminal organization, serious bodily injury and attempted murder.
In the decision, Judge Ana Beatriz Estrella, in Judicial Duty, on Monday (13), considered that the necessary requirements to support the precautionary custody of the indicted are present, according to what has already been determined.
“The seriousness of the crimes committed, the legal rights violated and the devaluation of the conduct allegedly perpetrated by the Defendants lead to the adoption of energetic measures by the Judiciary, and it should be emphasized that the freedom of those represented can hinder the collection of evidence and, furthermore, put the lives or physical integrity of the witnesses at risk”, he pointed out in the decision, which was transcribed by the TJRJ in a note.
removal
In another decision, judge Bruno Vaccari Manfrenatti, from the Special Court for Fans and Major Events, determined the removal from sporting events, for five years, of the fans Raça Rubro-Negra, Jovem Fla, Força Jovem do Vasco and Young Flu. The measure also stems from the inquiry opened by the Civil Police to investigate the criminal acts of March 5.
In addition, the judge authorized search and seizure actions and the unavailability of fans’ assets. In the understanding of the magistrate, the steps are necessary for the continuation of investigations of crimes committed by members of organized supporters.
“The reported acts of violence, especially those on March 5, 2023, bring data that reveal the commission of the investigated crimes, as well as the involvement of organized supporters. And, at this point, lies the concrete element that justifies the appropriateness of the search and seizure measure. It should be noted the videos of barbarism and unbridled violence, authenticated by the PM as actions of organized supporters, which were broadcast on social networks and in the media”, said the judge, in the decision released by the TJRJ.
With the decision, 16 members of organized supporters will have to stay away from stadiums on game days, for a period of six months, and will be electronically monitored with anklets. These organized members are also prevented from leaving the state of Rio without judicial authorization and will need to appear in court every two months.