Allegations against Jair Bolsonaro regarding the sale of Saudi jewelry received as gifts
Former aide-de-camp claims that former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro received $86,000 for selling Saudi jewelry received as gifts while in office. Bolsonaro and others were indicted on charges of embezzlement, criminal association, and money laundering. Jewelry reportedly valued at $3.2 million. Bolsonaro allegedly sold luxury watches in Philadelphia and Miami for cash to avoid banking trails. Plea bargain details transactions between 2022 and 2023. Bolsonaro denies wrongdoing and downplays accusations.
Key Points
- Former aide claims Bolsonaro received $86,000 for selling Saudi jewelry
- Bolsonaro indicted on charges of embezzlement, criminal association, and money laundering
- Jewelry reportedly valued at $3.2 million
- Transactions conducted in cash to avoid banking trails
- Bolsonaro denies accusations
- Former president downplays coup allegations
- Plea bargain details transactions between 2022 and 2023