American arrested in Florianópolis for international abduction of own 3-year-old daughter
Federal Police detained a US citizen in Florianópolis on suspicion of illegally taking his 3-year-old daughter from the mother and bringing her to Brazil.
American detained at guesthouse in Lagoa da Conceição following alert from United States
Federal Police arrested, on Saturday (7/11), a US citizen sought internationally by United States courts on suspicion of illegally abducting his three-year-old daughter, according to information released by gov.br.
According to US authorities, the suspect allegedly removed the child from maternal custody and brought her to Brazil in violation of judicial orders issued in the United States.
The Supreme Federal Court (STF) issued a warrant for arrest for extradition purposes less than 24 hours after Federal Police received information about the fugitive's location. The man was found and detained at a guesthouse in the Lagoa da Conceição region in Florianópolis.
The operation involved international cooperation between Federal Police, United States authorities, the US Embassy in Brazil and its consulates. Following completion of judicial police procedures, the suspect was transferred to the prison system in Santa Catarina, where he will remain at the disposal of Brazilian courts during the extradition proceedings.
The Guardianship Council of Florianópolis was contacted immediately following the arrest and arranged for the child's protection. The girl will remain under protection until completion of procedures necessary for her return to her mother.
Source: Google News BR — Crime