Indicted for publishing images of FHC, Wesley says he did not commit any crime
Wesley Oliveira stated in a video on social media that he is cooperating with investigations by the São Paulo Civil Police; two cell phones were seized
Quick Look
- Wesley Oliveira, indicted for defamation and discrimination against an elderly person for publishing images of former president Fernando Henrique Cardoso's apartment, stated in a video on Instagram that he is cooperating with investigations by the São Paulo Civil Police and that he did not commit any crime.
- Two cell phones were seized from the couple's residence, who gave a statement at the 4th Police District and were released.
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Why It Matters
The case began to be investigated after Patricia Kundrat Brasil, wife of Fernando Henrique Cardoso, filed a defamation report on October 23. She stated that she became aware of the release of the images the day before. According to the report made to the police, Wesley is the companion of a friend of FHC who used to frequent the apartment. He would have taken advantage of a visit to the property, in a moment of Patricia's distraction, to make the recordings. The videos went viral on social media and show Wesley going through different rooms in the apartment, showing off furniture, works of art and mentioning the prices of some pieces. In one of the excerpts, he shows the former president's room, including his bed and that of his caregiver. The images also show FHC, aged 95, in a vulnerable situation. The former president has advanced-stage Alzheimer's.
In a video published on social media, the man stated that he and his husband are cooperating with the investigations and are available to the courts; couple had two cell phones seized during police operation.
By Editorial g1 SP — São Paulo
Wesley Oliveira, who recorded and released images of former president Fernando Henrique Cardoso's apartment, stated that he is collaborating with the São Paulo Civil Police investigations. In a video published on his Instagram profile, he said that he gave a statement on Wednesday (11), in the 4th Police District (Consolação), accompanied by his husband.
"Yesterday, November 11, 2026, I was at the police station in the 4th DP in Consolação and gave my statement together with my husband. And I am sure that everything will be resolved, everything will be clarified in the best possible way", she stated in a recording followed by the caption: "I did not commit any crime!" (see above).
Wesley also stated that the two are available to the authorities.
"We are fully cooperating with the investigations and we are at the disposal of the police, at the disposal of the Public Prosecutor's Office, at the disposal of Justice," he said.
In the recording, he also expressed respect for the Public Ministry and the Civil Police and reiterated that he intends to collaborate with the investigations.
The Civil Police indicted Wesley Oliveira and his companion for defamation and discrimination against an elderly person. On Wednesday (11), search and seizure warrants were also executed at the residence of the two people under investigation. Two cell phones were seized.
According to the Public Security Secretariat (SSP), the two were taken to the 4th Police District, responsible for the investigation, gave a statement and were released. They were also informed about the judicial prohibition on releasing images of the former president.
"The investigation continues to fully clarify the facts", informed the SSP.
Indicted for publishing images of FHC, Wesley says he did not commit any crime — Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Understand the case
The case began to be investigated after Patricia Kundrat Brasil, wife of Fernando Henrique Cardoso, filed a defamation report on October 23. She stated that she became aware of the release of the images the day before.
According to the report made to the police, Wesley is the companion of a friend of FHC who used to frequent the apartment. He would have taken advantage of a visit to the property, in a moment of Patricia's distraction, to make the recordings.
The videos went viral on social media and show Wesley going through different rooms in the apartment, showing off furniture, works of art and mentioning the prices of some pieces. In one of the excerpts, he shows the former president's room, including his bed and that of his caregiver.
The images also show FHC, aged 95, in a vulnerable situation. The former president has advanced-stage Alzheimer's.
In the police report, Patricia stated that she was outraged by the publication and attributed to Wesley the intention of "humiliating, despising, vexing, dishonoring, ridiculing" the former president's image.
After the repercussion, Wesley published another video on social media stating that he received authorization from Patricia to make the recordings.
"The video was authorized by Patrícia. Patrícia has been with Fernando Henrique for 15 years and takes very good care of him. He has the best care, including a medical team available 24 hours a day", he stated.
In a previously published note, Wesley also said that the intention was to record the life and rescue the story of FHC. He also stated that the former president is well taken care of and that the illness does not erase his trajectory.
On Tuesday (10), Fernando Henrique Cardoso's children filed a precautionary action in the São Paulo Court to request the suspension of Wesley's profiles on social networks and the search and seizure of his cell phone. The case is being processed in secret.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The investigation by the São Paulo Civil Police will continue to fully clarify the facts.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What will be the outcome of the police investigation?
- Will there be criminal proceedings against Wesley Oliveira and his partner?
- What decision will the Court make regarding the precautionary action taken by FHC’s children?
- Will Wesley's social media be suspended?
