Corpse con: Brazilian woman's bizarre bank loan scheme leaves authorities stunned
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In a story that seems more like a plot from a crime thriller than real life, a Brazilian woman's morbid attempt at a ‘bank loan scam’ has been caught on camera, leaving onlookers and authorities in disbelief.
The incident, which unfolded in Rio de Janeiro, has sparked a complex investigation and could result in serious legal consequences for the woman involved.
Erika de Souza Vieira Nunes, 42, was captured on CCTV footage transporting the body of her supposed 'uncle', Paulo Roberto Braga, 68, in a taxi to a bank in Bangu.
Her objective was to withdraw 17,000 reais (approximately $5,074 AUD) using the dead man to complete the transaction.
The footage showed Nunes struggling to move Braga from the car to a wheelchair with the assistance of the unsuspecting taxi driver.
The bizarre and macabre scene continued at the bank, where Nunes was seen propping up Braga's head and imploring him to sign the necessary documents for the loan.
'Uncle, are you listening? You have to sign it. I can't sign for you,' she was recorded saying, as bank employees and customers watched in growing concern.
The bank staff's suspicions led them to film the incident and call for an ambulance and police.
When authorities arrived, they arrested Nunes on the spot.
Initially, it was thought that Braga might have been unwell, but the truth was far more disturbing.
The police investigation has since uncovered a crucial detail that contradicted Nunes' claim that Braga died while seated in the wheelchair at the bank.
Police chief Fábio Luiz Souza pointed out that the distribution of cadaveric spots on Braga's body suggested he had been dead for approximately two hours and had not died in a seated position, as the spots were located on the back of his head rather than on his legs.
A postmortem examination indicated that Braga likely passed away between 11:30 am and 2:30 pm that day, with the cause of death being respiratory aspiration of stomach contents and heart failure.
The exact time and location of his death remain uncertain, and results from toxicity tests are pending, which could reveal if Braga had been drugged.
Further complicating the narrative, CCTV footage from the previous day showed Braga alive as he was wheeled by Nunes to an emergency care unit.
The rideshare driver who transported them has also been questioned by police.
Nunes' lawyer has since claimed that she has mental health issues and may have been experiencing a breakdown, possibly exacerbated by her medications.
‘Erika undergoes psychological treatment and takes prescribed medications,' said Ana Carla de Souza Correa.
'I believe she was having a breakdown at that moment because of the medications.’
‘She appeared visibly disturbed,’ she added.
As bizarre incidents continue to capture headlines worldwide, Erika's shocking action left many baffled and disturbed.
Meanwhile, closer to home, another enigma emerged as reports surfaced of a mysterious individual sighted in a Bunnings store just before a gruesome discovery.
These peculiar occurrences serve as a reminder that truth can indeed be stranger than fiction, inviting speculation and intrigue from curious minds.
Have you ever encountered anything so unusual in your experiences? What would you do if you came across a similar situation? We invite you to share your thoughts on this extraordinary case in the comments below.
In a story that seems more like a plot from a crime thriller than real life, a Brazilian woman's morbid attempt at a ‘bank loan scam’ has been caught on camera, leaving onlookers and authorities in disbelief.
The incident, which unfolded in Rio de Janeiro, has sparked a complex investigation and could result in serious legal consequences for the woman involved.
Erika de Souza Vieira Nunes, 42, was captured on CCTV footage transporting the body of her supposed 'uncle', Paulo Roberto Braga, 68, in a taxi to a bank in Bangu.
Her objective was to withdraw 17,000 reais (approximately $5,074 AUD) using the dead man to complete the transaction.
The footage showed Nunes struggling to move Braga from the car to a wheelchair with the assistance of the unsuspecting taxi driver.
Erika de Souza Vieira Nunes allegedly brought her dead 'uncle' to a bank in Brazil to withdraw money on his behalf. Credits: Instagram / Boom 106.1 FM
The bizarre and macabre scene continued at the bank, where Nunes was seen propping up Braga's head and imploring him to sign the necessary documents for the loan.
'Uncle, are you listening? You have to sign it. I can't sign for you,' she was recorded saying, as bank employees and customers watched in growing concern.
The bank staff's suspicions led them to film the incident and call for an ambulance and police.
When authorities arrived, they arrested Nunes on the spot.
Initially, it was thought that Braga might have been unwell, but the truth was far more disturbing.
The police investigation has since uncovered a crucial detail that contradicted Nunes' claim that Braga died while seated in the wheelchair at the bank.
Police chief Fábio Luiz Souza pointed out that the distribution of cadaveric spots on Braga's body suggested he had been dead for approximately two hours and had not died in a seated position, as the spots were located on the back of his head rather than on his legs.
A postmortem examination indicated that Braga likely passed away between 11:30 am and 2:30 pm that day, with the cause of death being respiratory aspiration of stomach contents and heart failure.
The exact time and location of his death remain uncertain, and results from toxicity tests are pending, which could reveal if Braga had been drugged.
Further complicating the narrative, CCTV footage from the previous day showed Braga alive as he was wheeled by Nunes to an emergency care unit.
The rideshare driver who transported them has also been questioned by police.
Nunes' lawyer has since claimed that she has mental health issues and may have been experiencing a breakdown, possibly exacerbated by her medications.
‘Erika undergoes psychological treatment and takes prescribed medications,' said Ana Carla de Souza Correa.
'I believe she was having a breakdown at that moment because of the medications.’
‘She appeared visibly disturbed,’ she added.
As bizarre incidents continue to capture headlines worldwide, Erika's shocking action left many baffled and disturbed.
Meanwhile, closer to home, another enigma emerged as reports surfaced of a mysterious individual sighted in a Bunnings store just before a gruesome discovery.
These peculiar occurrences serve as a reminder that truth can indeed be stranger than fiction, inviting speculation and intrigue from curious minds.
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