Court set to dismiss fraud charges against Bruno Henrique | OneFootball

Bruno Henrique is being accused of involvement in sports betting manipulation

Bruno Henrique continues to struggle with off-field issues. This is because the Public Prosecutor's Office of the Federal District and Territories (MPDFT) appealed, this Tuesday (12), the decision of the Court of Justice of the Federal District and Territories (TJDFT), which made the Flamengo striker a defendant for sports fraud. However, the MPDFT is also requesting that the athlete be charged with fraud.

But, Bruno Henrique can be accused and tried as a fraudster? In summary, the Coluna do Fla team sought a lawyer to explain the details of the case involving Flamengo's number 27. Thus, the professional explained that, “to configure the crime of fraud, the injured party (in this case, the betting houses) would have needed to file a police report against the striker and the other people involved.”

Furthermore, the lawyer stated that: “this document (police report) would necessarily have to be included in the Public Prosecutor's complaint.” It is important to note that no police report was filed against Bruno Henrique. Therefore, there was nothing to attach to the case.

It is important to state that, in the ruling regarding Bruno Henrique, the judge justified not accepting the fraud charge precisely due to the absence of these documents. Now, the parties can no longer attach any police report to the case. So, the tendency is for the judge to deny the appeal again.

What happened to Bruno Henrique?

At the end of the Brasileirão 2023, Bruno Henrique received a yellow card (and later a red card) against Santos, at the Mané Garrincha Stadium. At the time, three betting houses recorded unusual activity for the number 27 to be booked. As a result, the player became the target of an investigation.

In summary, on Bruno Henrique’s cell phone, conversations with his brother about the possibility of getting a card against Santos are central to the situation. The topic resurfaced in 2025, almost two years after the incident, and the red-black idol is fighting not to be punished and kept off the field.

What sporting penalties could Bruno Henrique face?

It is important to note that Bruno Henrique risks up to two years of suspension, in addition to a fine. However, the case will only be discussed after Flamengo’s matches in the round of 16 of the Libertadores. Thus, the number 27 will be available to Filipe Luís for the decisive matches.

When is Flamengo’s next match?

In short, Flamengo takes the field this Wednesday (13), with Bruno Henrique available. Thus, at Maracanã, the Most Beloved faces Internacional, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. Finally, the teams will face off starting at 9:30 pm (Brasília time).

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.