Pastor Wanted for Abuse in Brazil Arrested in Paraguay in Interpol Operation

A pastor on the run from Brazilian justice, accused of sexual abuse, was arrested in Paraguay in a joint Interpol operation. Commissioner Juan Fretes detailed the procedure and the progress of the investigations.

A pastor wanted by Brazilian justice on suspicion of sexual abuse was arrested in Paraguay in an operation coordinated by Interpol. The arrest occurred in a procedure involving local and international security forces.

Commissioner Juan Fretes, responsible for detailing the action, stated that the suspect was on the Brazilian police's wanted list and that the capture was the result of intelligence work. He did not provide the pastor's name or the exact city of the arrest, but confirmed that extradition to Brazil is being evaluated.

Brazilian authorities have not yet officially commented on the case, which remains under judicial secrecy. The operation reinforces cooperation between countries in combating cross-border crimes.