Investigation reveals corrupt relationship between PMs and miners in Yanomami Land

According to g1, investigations began with the murder of José Roberto Souza da Silva, in May 2024. The victim was part of the group led by businessman and prospector Lidivan Santos dos Reis, but had become a police informant after falling out with the criminals.

Experts found a military intelligence report in José Roberto's car after his death. The document detailed the activities of the criminal group in Yanomami Land and the security and weapons structure of the mining operation. Based on this information, investigators from the Roraima Civil Police opened an investigation to investigate the group's connections with public security agents in the state.

Investigations showed that José Roberto's execution was carried out by military police hired by the miners. First Sergeant Anemésio Silva da Cunha would have negotiated prices for the crime; Second Sergeant Starley Vieira da Silva would have coordinated the logistics and receipt of the money; and third-sergeant Everson Brasil da Silva would have been in charge of the execution itself. The three police officers were removed by the PM-RR; His defenses deny participation in the crime.

Suspicions were reinforced after telephone conversations were captured that revealed negotiations between the police and the miners. g1 obtained the audios. In one of the conversations, Starley reported to Everson that the group's expenses would be covered by Lidivan, called the “boss”. For investigators, he would be the person who ordered the crime.

In addition to executing enemies, police officers were also used by miners to monitor the situation of known prisoners in court. According to the investigation, Starley used the Capital Police Command (CPC) as a base to monitor arrest warrants against military personnel.

Forum Magazine also shared this information.