Federal Police Arrest Man in Paraty Child Abuse Case

A 39-year-old man was arrested on the morning of January 8 in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, during a police operation targeting child exploitation. The arrest occurred in the Chácara da Saudade neighborhood as part of Operation Harpia II, an initiative launched by the Federal Police.

Agents executed a search and seizure warrant at the suspect's home, where they found illegal photos and videos stored on electronic devices. The content depicted scenes of sexual violence against children and adolescents. The suspect was taken to the Federal Police station in Angra dos Reis and will be processed into the state prison system.

The Federal Police conducted a targeted operation in Paraty resulting in the flagrant arrest of a suspect. The action took place on Thursday morning in the Chácara da Saudade district. Officers arrived at the location to enforce a judicial warrant authorizing the search of the property and seizure of evidence.

Upon searching the residence, agents located photos and videos containing scenes of sexual violence against minors. These files were stored on various electronic equipment found within the home. The operation is officially designated as Operation Harpia II, which focuses on combating crimes of sexual exploitation of children and adolescents and the repression of crimes committed in the virtual environment.

The devices seized during the raid were immediately secured for analysis. According to the Federal Police, the items were forwarded to the criminal technical forensics department. This specialized unit will analyze the stored content to verify the evidence and assist in advancing the ongoing investigations.

The suspect remains in custody and is scheduled to answer for the specific crime of storing media containing scenes of child and adolescent sexual abuse. He was transported to the Federal Police Delegation in Angra dos Reis, where the official police report regarding the case was filed.

The Federal Police reinforced that crimes of this nature cause deep and permanent damage to victims. Authorities highlighted the critical importance of making reports to identify perpetrators and interrupt cycles of violence against children and adolescents. Several channels are available for the public to report suspicions of abuse:

• Disque 100: A 24-hour, free, and anonymous channel for reporting violence against children and adolescents.
• Police Militia - 190: To be used when a child is at immediate risk.
• Healthcare Professionals: Doctors, nurses, and psychologists are required to make mandatory notifications in cases of suspected violence.
• Call 180: Focused on violence against women, but also accepts cases involving children.
• Specialized Delegations: Units dedicated to crimes against children and adolescents.
• Tutelary Council: Acts in the protection and investigation of violence cases.