Civil Police seize 15.6 kg of saints and R$5.6 thousand in Mogi Guaçu during 2026 elections
Quick Look
- The Civil Police of Mogi Guaçu seized 15.6 kilos of election cards and R$5,600 in cash after reporting irregular propaganda in the first round of the 2026 elections.
- Three people were investigated and the material was found in a vehicle during an approach by municipal guards.
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Why It Matters
In the first round of the 2026 elections, the distribution of campaign materials on voting day is prohibited by Brazilian electoral legislation. Municipal guards escorting ballot boxes denounced the action after seeing little cards being thrown in front of polling places.
The Civil Police seized 15.6 kilos of saints and R$5,600 in cash following a report of irregular electoral propaganda in Mogi Guaçu (SP), this Sunday (4), the day of the first round of the 2026 elections.
According to the police report, municipal guards who were escorting ballot boxes said they saw investigators throwing cards in front of polling places during the early hours of the morning.
Also according to the BO, after the report, other teams from the Municipal Guard carried out searches and located the car in which those being investigated were traveling.
Inside the vehicle, campaign leaflets were found which, according to the guards, were the same as the materials spread at the indicated points.
During the approach, the agents also found R$5,600 in cash on the driver. He stated that the money was campaign-related and would be used to pay people who were working.
Seized material
According to the BO, 15.6 kg of electoral pamphlets were seized, in addition to R$5,600. The material was sealed and taken to the police station.
The three investigated were also taken to the police unit. According to the bulletin, a detailed term was drawn up, a procedure used in cases of infractions with less offensive potential.
The incident was recorded as the dissemination of electoral propaganda on election day, a conduct prohibited by electoral legislation.
According to the BO, the saintinhos were played in three points:
Faculdades Integradas Maria Imaculada, on Rua Paula Bueno, in the Center;
Emei Adriana Missio, on Avenida John F. Kennedy, in Jardim Centenário;
intersection of Rua Belém do Pará and Rua Pernambuco, also in Jardim Centenário.
The case was registered with the Mogi Guaçu Civil Police.
Saints are scattered in front of Faculdades Integradas Maria Imaculada, in Mogi Guaçu (SP) — Photo: Karina de Araújo/g1
Saints are scattered in front of Faculdades Integradas Maria Imaculada, in Mogi Guaçu (SP) — Photo: Karina de Araújo/g1
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What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The detailed term will be sent to the Electoral Court for judgment
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Who are the three investigated and what are their full names?
- What was the exact amount spent on the production of the 15.6 kg of seized saints?
- Is there a proven link between the seized money and a specific candidate or party?
