Nova Friburgo Police conclude that message about alleged violence against young people was false

The investigation was carried out by the Women's Assistance Police Station (Deam) of Nova Friburgo following the repercussion of the message. According to the corporation, the investigation concluded that there was a false report of a crime.

The Civil Police also reported that, so far, there are no elements that indicate the occurrence of the crimes mentioned in the audio on Via Expressa, in the Center or in other regions of the municipality.

The message stated that a 25-year-old woman had been approached by a man armed with a knife and raped in the Via Expressa region, close to the connection with the Olaria neighborhood. The content also mentioned alleged cases in the Center and on another avenue in the city.

In a statement, the corporation warned that information not supported by official records and investigations should not be treated as facts, as they could cause unnecessary alarm among the population.

The circulation of the message also mobilized public bodies. The Nova Friburgo Secretariat of Security and Public Order reported that it collaborated with the Women's Police Station during the investigations.

Also according to the Civil Police, the dissemination of false information can generate fear among residents and mobilize teams and resources to investigate situations that did not occur, harming police work.