Ricardo Lyra Ribeiro

Ricardo Lyra Ribeiro is a journalist currently under investigation for his alleged involvement in a sophisticated scheme of copper wire theft and money laundering linked to a criminal gang in Rio de Janeiro. His role is reported to include facilitating the thefts and laundering the proceeds, which involved a network of collaborators, including individuals with technical expertise in electricity. The operation was characterized by the use of forged documents and uniforms to gain access to energy substations, leading to significant financial losses and criminal charges.