Djidja Cardoso with her mother Cleusimar Cardoso and brother Ademar Cardoso. Reproduction/Social Media The Amazonas Court sentenced, this Wednesday (22), seven people investigated for being part of a ketamine trafficking scheme in Manaus. Among those convicted are Cleusimar Cardoso Rodrigues and Ademar Farias Cardoso Neto, mother and brother of former Boi Garantido sister Djidja Cardoso, found dead in May 2024 after abusing ketamine. Penalties range from 8 years and 6 months to 10 years and 11 months in prison. The decision was made by judge Roseane do Vale Jacinto Cavalcante, from the 3rd Court Specializing in Crimes of Drug Use and Trafficking (Vecute). According to the sentence, the group used the Belle Femme beauty salon chain and the religious sect "Father, Mother, Life" to distribute and indiscriminately apply ketamine, a substance for veterinary use with hallucinogenic effects. The sentence was handed down exactly 10 months after the Court annulled a previous conviction related to the same case, after the Public Prosecutor's Office recognized a failure in the handling of the case and asked that it return to the first instance. ? Join the g1 AM channel on WhatsApp After regularizing the expert evidence, the Court concluded that there were sufficient elements to confirm the materiality of the crimes and the responsibility of those convicted. See the sentences of those convicted: Cleusimar Cardoso Rodrigues (Djidja's mother): 10 years and 11 months in prison, in a closed regime. According to the Court, she was the main organizer and leader of the criminal association. Ademar Farias Cardoso Neto (Djidja's brother): 10 years and 11 months in prison, in a closed regime. He was appointed as the "executive arm" of the group. José Máximo Silva de Oliveira (veterinarian): 10 years and 4 months in prison, in a closed regime. Owner of the MaxVet veterinary clinic, he was responsible for supplying the drug. Hatus Moraes Silveira (personal trainer): 10 years and 5 months in prison, in a closed regime. Acted as an intermediary and logistics facilitator. Verônica da Costa Seixas (manager): 10 years in prison, in a closed regime. Assisted in the acquisition and concealment of materials. Sávio Soares Pereira (veterinary clinic employee): 9 years in prison, in a semi-open regime. I was responsible for negotiations through WhatsApp. Bruno Roberto da Silva Lima (Djidja's ex-boyfriend): 8 years and 6 months in prison, in a closed regime. He participated in the logistics for acquiring the drug and encouraged its consumption. Of those convicted, Cleusimar, Ademar, José Máximo and Hatus had their preventive detention maintained and will not be able to go free. Verônica, Sávio and Bruno will be able to appeal freely, as long as they comply with precautionary measures, such as the use of an electronic ankle bracelet. g1 tries to locate the defense of those mentioned. How the scheme worked According to Operation Mandragora investigations, ketamine was acquired illegally at the MaxVet veterinary clinic and distributed by the group. According to the sentence, the drug was used during rituals of the "Father, Mother, Life" sect. Leaders convinced employees, friends, and loved ones that the substance provided "spiritual healing" and "elevation." Originally used as a veterinary anesthetic, ketamine was administered to humans in doses considered dangerous. Witnesses interviewed during the investigation reported episodes of false imprisonment and sexual abuse against victims who were under the influence of the drug. Djidja case: police explain how a sect that used irregular medication operated Defendants acquitted The court acquitted three defendants because it understood that there was not enough evidence to convict them of the crimes of drug trafficking or association for drug trafficking: Emicley Araújo Freitas, motorcycle courier; Claudiele Santos da Silva, makeup artist; Marlisson Vasconcelos Dantas, makeup artist. The death of Djidja Djidja, who was one of the main attractions at the Parintins Festival for five years, was found dead on May 28th. The preliminary report from the Legal Medical Institute (IML) indicates that the former little lady's death was caused by cerebral edema, which compromised the functioning of the heart and breathing. However, the report does not clarify what caused the condition. The police's main line of investigation points to the possibility of a ketamine overdose as the cause of death. According to investigations, Djidja's body was found by police officers with signs of an overdose and signs of injectable substance use. On the day of Djidja's death, the police also found bottles of ketamine buried in the backyard of her house, as well as boxes of the drug, syringes, vials, leaflets and medicine packets in the property's trash can. Djidja's death: Main points about the case