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2mo ago

Taxi Driver Arrested in Copacabana After Attempting R$3,400 Charge to German Tourists

Seizure of the vehicle and card machines has moved the case to the Delegacia Especial de Atendimento ao Turista for investigation and prosecution.

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Overview

  • A taxi driver in Copacabana tried to charge a German couple R$3,400 for a ride police say should have cost about R$40, and the tourists alerted officers on patrol.
  • Officers from the 19º BPM detained the driver at the scene and took the vehicle plus the card machines used to present the charge.
  • The Polícia Civil says the suspect was booked in flagrante for estelionato, and the occurrence was forwarded to the specialized tourist police and the justice system.
  • Authorities have not disclosed the driver’s identity and the Deat investigation is ongoing.
  • The case underscores risks from abusive charges presented via card terminals in tourist areas and could affect visitor confidence while authorities press criminal proceedings.