Group is suspected of using AI from Gusttavo Lima, Frei Gilson and Padre Fábio de Melo in false charity campaigns

Those investigated used artificial intelligence to create videos of fake elderly people, children and people with serious illnesses to raise awareness and induce victims to make donations.

According to investigations, the suspects used images of personalities such as singer Gusttavo Lima, Father Marcelo Rossi and Father Fábio de Melo, as well as religious representations, including Jesus Christ. Video released by the corporation shows an image also representing Frei Gilson (see video above).

Until the last update of this report, agents had already arrested five people: two in Planaltina, in the Federal District; one in Planaltina de Goiás, one in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais; and one in Joinville, in Santa Catarina.

Search and seizure warrants and legal measures to block financial and property assets are also carried out. Luxury vehicles were seized, in addition to cryptocurrencies valued at R$2.14 million.

The videos directed victims to internet pages that simulated legitimate charitable campaigns. The donations were of small amounts, ranging between R$30 and R$50. Therefore, investigators indicate the possibility of a significant number of victims across the country.

The amounts collected were transferred to bank accounts controlled by the group. According to the Civil Police, in just 45 days, between October and November 2025, the suspects raised almost R$10 million.