Brazilian police intercepted a planned bomb attack targeting an estimated 2.1 million attendees, largely from the LGBTQ community, at Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana Beach. Two suspects, one adult and one teenager, were arrested under a police operation dubbed Fake Monster. They had attempted to recruit attackers online, motivated by a desire for social media notoriety and fueled by hate speech. The concert proceeded without incident, with the singer's team unaware of the threat until after the event.
The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro reported thwarting a planned bomb attack at a Lady Gaga concert, aimed at LGBTQ fans, involving two arrested suspects.
Secretary Felipe Cury emphasized that the suspects specifically targeted Brazil’s LGBTQ community, revealing a dangerous motivation tied to hate speech and social media notoriety.
Police Chief Luiz Lima described the group’s strategy to attract attention through violent content online, recruiting many teenagers and children to enact their plan.
Despite the serious threat, the concert proceeded without disruption, with Lady Gaga and her team unaware of the planned attack until the day after the event.
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