Trio escapes from prison in Curado; video shows man being captured near the unit
Quick Look
- Video shows criminal police officer taking one of the fugitives to the Leonardo Lago Penal Police Prison.
- Seap confirmed the identification of the other two fugitives, but did not release their names.
- Searches are underway at the Curado Prison Complex.
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Why It Matters
The Leonardo Lago Penal Police Prison opened in December 2024. The Curado Prison Complex has undergone recent changes, including the deactivation of Pamfa in May 2025.
In the video sent to TV Globo, it is possible to see an armed criminal police officer leading a man wearing an orange shirt and blue shorts to the entrance of the prison unit.
Although the Secretariat of Penitentiary Administration and Resocialization (Seap) said that it has already identified who the other two fugitives are, their names and ages have not been released.
According to Seap, the escape occurred close to the military police guardhouse.
The Military Police and the Criminal Police Intelligence Service are carrying out searches to locate the other fugitives.
The Leonardo Lago Penal Police Prison opened in December 2024, with 954 closed prison spaces.
In addition to it, the Curado Prison Complex also includes the following prisons:
The Marcelo Francisco de Araújo Aspirant Prison (Pamfa), which also operated there, was deactivated in May 2025.
Open Questions
- What are the identities of the other two fugitives?
- How did the security breach at the guardhouse occur?
