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Cristiano Ronaldo's brother-in-law is investigated for animal abuse

The Civil Police of Rio Grande do Sul investigates bird breeders suspected of involvement in mistreatment. Among those responsible for one of the locations targeted in the investigation is Alexandre Bertoluci, a businessman married to...

Cristiano Ronaldo's brother-in-law is investigated for animal abuse
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Authorities are investigating the breeding, training and sale of Mura cocks, which were allegedly used in fights. During the operation, approximately 1,500 birds were inspected and showed signs of mistreatment.

  • The agents also seized cell phones, documents related to the sale of animals and a firearm.
  • CNN Brasil reported that it tried to contact Alexandre Bertoluci, but received no response.

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The Civil Police of Rio Grande do Sul investigates bird breeders suspected of involvement in mistreatment. Among those responsible for one of the locations targeted in the investigation is Alexandre Bertoluci, a businessman married to Katia Aveiro, sister of player Cristiano Ronaldo, according to information from CNN Brasil.

Authorities are investigating the breeding, training and sale of Mura cocks, which were allegedly used in fights.

During the operation, approximately 1,500 birds were inspected and showed signs of mistreatment. The agents also seized cell phones, documents related to the sale of animals and a firearm.

CNN Brasil reported that it tried to contact Alexandre Bertoluci, but received no response.

The businessman has been in a relationship with Katia Aveiro for around nine years. The two are parents to Valentina, who is almost seven years old, and currently live in Gramado, in Serra Gaúcha.

Days before the case was revealed, Katia had published a photo with her husband at Cristiano Ronaldo's house, in Cascais, Portugal.

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