Influencer reports attempted kidnapping and 3 are arrested in Balneário Camboriú: 'They thought he had R$80 million'

BC influencer suffers kidnapping attempt and three men are arrested Three men were arrested on suspicion of criminal association and attempted kidnapping against influencer and streamer Allan Cabral in Balneário Camboriú, on the North Coast of Santa Catarina. The group was detained by the Military Police on Tuesday afternoon (18), after the victim called 190. They were approached on the corner of Rua 1901 and Avenida Brasil, in the Center. ?Click and follow the g1 SC channel on WhatsApp Allan has half a million followers on social media. This Wednesday (19), he published a video to reassure his followers. g1 also tried to contact him, but did not receive a response until the last update of the report. "These people came to try to rob me, kidnap me, saying that I have R$80 million in my account. People on the internet have lost track of reality. I live a comfortable life, I live in a nice apartment, but it's rented. I'm a normal person," he said. According to the Military Police, the group followed the victim with the intention of keeping her in private prison until they obtained a million dollar amount, using violence. Inside the red Peugeot 208, the police seized a simulated pistol, an iron bar, plastic cable ties (known as "cat hangers"), a drone and other equipment that would allegedly be used to contain and intimidate the influencer. Digital influencer Allan Cabral reported having been the victim of an attempted kidnapping in Balneário Camboriú Social networks/ Reproduction Own Influencer who called the police According to the Civil Police, the victim had previously been alerted by a man, who claimed to have knowledge of an alleged kidnapping plan. The informant reported having received a proposal of approximately R$12 million to participate in the action, but he refused and informed the victim. Upon noticing that he was being followed, on Tuesday afternoon, the influencer called 190. The police detail located the suspicious vehicle and carried out the approach seven minutes after the call, according to the influencer. In testimony, the three men denied any involvement and said they did not know the reason for the police approach. The suspects were sent to the prison system and await a custody hearing. The case continues to be investigated.