Fernando Collor de Mello, Brazil's former president, was arrested in Maceio after a Supreme Court justice ordered him to serve nearly nine years in prison for corruption and money laundering. He was traveling to Brasilia to surrender when apprehended at 4 a.m. Collor had previously faced impeachment in the early '90s due to corruption scandals. His recent conviction stemmed from receiving approximately 30 million reais in bribes from a Petrobras subsidiary. Collor's legal troubles underline a concerning trend among Brazil's past leaders, with four out of seven since the military dictatorship facing legal challenges.
Collor, arrested after a Supreme Court ruling, faces nearly nine years in prison for corruption-related charges, highlighting the continued legal troubles of Brazil's former leaders.
Former President Fernando Collor de Mello was apprehended following the refusal of his appeals against his conviction for bribery, facing significant prison time in a high-profile legal case.
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