10 cases documented
The Cases
Valdemar Costa Neto
2024
President of Brazil's largest party (PL) arrested for alleged participation in a coup attempt, days before Christmas 2024.
Filipe Garcia Martins
2023
Former presidential advisor arrested for alleged involvement in coup plot. Detained by the judge he had publicly criticized.
Mauro Cid
2023
Former Bolsonaro aide arrested for alleged participation in a coup plot. Signed a plea deal after months of pre-trial detention.
Eduardo Bolsonaro
2025
Sitting congressman in voluntary exile in the US after Moraes threatened to revoke his mandate for criticizing the STF while abroad.
Almir Garnier Santos
2024
Former Navy Commander arrested for alleged participation in a coup plot. First-ever arrest of a former armed forces commander in Brazil's history.
Jair Bolsonaro
2022
Former president who went into exile after losing the 2022 election. Indicted for alleged coup attempt; passport seized by the STF.
Roberto Jefferson
2021
Former PTB president jailed by Moraes in the fake news inquiry. Sentenced to 17 years after firing a rifle at federal agents.
Anderson Torres
2023
Former Justice Minister arrested after January 8. Accused of intentional negligence; a draft coup decree was found at his home.
Walter Souza Braga Netto
2024
Four-star general and former vice-presidential candidate arrested for alleged leadership in a coup plot. Unprecedented in Brazil's history.
Daniel Silveira
2021
Former congressman jailed for criticizing the STF on video. Sentenced to 8 years and 9 months for "subversion of the constitutional order".