03/11/2026 – On Tuesday morning (3), an operation against unauthorized street vendors triggered confrontations between municipal inspectors and traders on Rua Rodrigues dos Santos, in Brás, São Paulo’s Central Zone. According to the Municipality, the operation aimed to remove illegally occupied stalls, clear sidewalks, and improve pedestrian circulation. Military Police officers accompanied inspectors as vendors protested against the removal of their merchandise and equipment, leading to verbal confrontations and disorder. Authorities seized unauthorized goods, including suspected counterfeit products, as well as stalls and commercial structures. The State Public Security Secretariat (SSP) confirmed that no arrests were made.
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05/11/2026 – São Paulo’s Civil Police and the Public Prosecutor’s Office launched the second phase of Operation Laziosi against a criminal organization suspected of selling counterfeit cancer medications and laundering money. The operation targeted a network that allegedly supplied falsified oncology drugs to hospitals, including medication lacking the necessary active ingredient. Authorities executed search and arrest warrants across several municipalities, including São Paulo, Araraquara, Matão, Marília, Agudos, and Mirassol. The investigation began in 2024 following the discovery of counterfeit medication delivered to a hospital and identified additional suspected fraudulent transactions involving distributors and associated companies.
05/11/2026 – On Thursday afternoon (5), a 39-year-old man was shot dead by São Paulo’s Military Police during an approach on Rua Ilha dos Remédios, in Vila Curuçá, in the city’s East Zone, raising suspicions of an extrajudicial execution. Surveillance footage showed officers from the 4th Special Police Actions Battalion (BAEP) firing ten shots at the victim while he was inside a parked vehicle, including seven rifle shots and three pistol shots. According to the officers, the man was armed and disobeyed police orders, prompting them to open fire. However, the victim’s family disputed this account and accused officers of planting a firearm inside the vehicle. Police seized a .38-caliber revolver with an obliterated serial number and the officers’ weapons for forensic examination. The officers were not wearing body cameras, reportedly due to technical problems. The Military Police Internal Affairs Division and the Homicide and Personal Protection Department (DHPP) are investigating the incident, including allegations of police misconduct and a possible revenge motive.
06/11/2026 – São Paulo’s Civil Police launched an investigation into young people suspected of stealing clothing from stores at Morumbi Shopping Mall, in the city’s South Zone, while livestreaming their actions on social media. Videos showed two individuals selecting clothes, concealing them inside shopping bags, attempting to remove security tags, and leaving without paying. The footage attracted online comments both encouraging and criticizing the thefts. TikTok removed the account involved, while the shopping mall stated that it was investigating the incident and would cooperate with authorities. The identities and ages of those involved had not been confirmed.
06/11/2026 – On Friday (6), São Paulo’s Civil Police arrested a man suspected of shooting a 41-year-old victim in the head during a wedding-ring robbery on Avenida Francisco Matarazzo, near West Plaza Shopping Mall, in Água Branca, São Paulo’s West Zone, on October 22. According to investigators, the suspect approached the victim on a motorcycle, announced the robbery, and shot him despite his compliance. The suspect fled, leaving his helmet and a motorcycle component at the scene. The victim was rescued by a Military Police helicopter and transported to Hospital das Clínicas, although his medical condition was not disclosed. Following an investigation, officers from the 3rd Specialized Center for the Suppression of Crimes and Miscellaneous Incidents located the suspect at a residence in Jardim Trianon, Taboão da Serra, Greater São Paulo, where they executed a temporary arrest warrant and seized a cellphone and a vehicle license plate.
07/11/2026 – On Saturday (7), Rio de Janeiro’s Civil Police arrested a businessman known as the “Scrap King” (Rei da Sucata), suspected of laundering money for the Red Command (Comando Vermelho – CV), at a jewelry store inside Cidade Jardim Shopping Mall, in São Paulo’s South Zone. According to investigators, the suspect allegedly used recycling and scrap metal companies to transfer R$4.6 million to a financial operator linked to a drug trafficking leader operating in Complexo do Salgueiro, São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro state. The arrest followed investigations launched during Operation Contenção in May 2026, which resulted in 24 arrests and uncovered financial transactions exceeding R$453 million. Authorities identified an interstate money laundering network involving shell companies, fragmented deposits, and transfers between individuals and businesses. The operation received support from the Minas Gerais Public Prosecutor’s Office and the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service.
07/11/2026 – On Thursday (5), São Paulo’s Civil Police arrested a religious leader suspected of sexually abusing followers during Umbanda rituals at a religious center in Capão Redondo, in the city’s South Zone. According to investigators, the suspect, aged 62, faces allegations from several followers, including a man who reported that he and his two teenage children had been sexually abused. Complaints were filed at different police stations, and investigators are examining allegations involving minors. The suspect allegedly exploited his religious authority and the victims’ trust to commit the abuses.
09/11/2026 – On Monday morning (9), a 42-year-old man was killed and a 41-year-old woman wounded in an attack outside a nightclub on Avenida Nove de Julho, in Bela Vista, São Paulo’s Central Zone. According to the State Public Security Secretariat (SSP), the victims were assaulted at approximately 5h. with an unspecified bladed weapon. Emergency medical personnel responding to the scene found the man already dead, while the injured woman was taken to Santa Casa Hospital for treatment. The attack occurred outside an establishment that had hosted a forró festival beginning on Sunday night (8). Military Police officers secured the area for forensic examination, and the case was registered at the 78th Police District (Jardins). The Homicide and Personal Protection Department (DHPP) was called to investigate the circumstances and identify those responsible. No arrests had been reported.
09/11/2026 – On Monday (9), reports confirmed that São Paulo city councilman Senival Moura (PT) had taken a 31-day leave of absence after his second arrest in 2026 on suspicion of involvement in a money-laundering scheme linked to the First Capital Command (PCC). Moura was arrested again on October 28 as part of an investigation into the alleged use of municipal bus companies, including Transunião Transportes, to launder funds for the criminal organization. His leave, officially requested for personal reasons, took retroactive effect on October 29. His substitute, Manoel Del Rio (PT), was sworn in on November 4 and temporarily took his seat in the São Paulo City Council. Moura, who was initially arrested in June, denies any involvement with the PCC or illegal financial activities.
