Thiago dos Santos Silva

Thiago dos Santos Silva, commonly known as 'TH Jóias', is a Brazilian politician and former state deputy in the Rio de Janeiro Legislative Assembly (Alerj). He gained notoriety for his alleged connections with organized crime, specifically the Comando Vermelho (CV) drug trafficking faction. In September 2023, he was arrested during a police operation aimed at disrupting criminal activities linked to political corruption and drug trafficking. Investigations revealed that he purportedly used his political position to facilitate drug deals and other illegal activities, including the trafficking of firearms. His case has highlighted the troubling intersection of politics and organized crime in Brazil.