Influencer Monique Elias, ex-wife of businessman Itamar Serpa Fernandes, founder of Dull led a manipulation scheme against him, between 2012 and 2023, and diverted R $ 122.4 million from the victim with the help of other cronies according to investigations by the Rio de Janeiro Civil Police.
The case was revealed by TV Globo’s “Fantástico” program and confirmed by CNN .
Investigations revealed that Itamar’s ex-wife was the mentor of the scheme, using a false identity to emotionally manipulate the victim and assume control of her assets.
The scheme also involved her eldest son, João Serpa, and his current companion, Matheus Palheiras.
According to police, she created and managed an email account under the pseudonym “Jessica Ferraz”, a fictional character who presented himself as an alleged friend and confidant of Itamar.
For years, Monique Elias sent messages to the entrepreneur pretending to be Jessica Ferraz, exploring her trust, influencing her decisions and isolating him from family and friends.
These messages contained carefully constructed narratives, including false accusations against people close and compliments directed at the woman, leading Itamar to believe that the ex-wife was the only person she could trust.
The group also isolated Itamar from his family and explored his emotional vulnerability, ensuring that he had no contact with people who could warn him about the blow.
With the help of his son and partner, Monique induced Itamar to make millionaire transfers, modify his will and hire life insurance in his favor.
According to the police, the Estimated total loss is R $ 122.4 million, including R $ 74.5 million in quotas from Embelleze real estate and values of life insurance.
Police gathered technical evidence and robust witnesses, including expert email analyzes, access records, electronic devices, and testimonials from family and employees.
Monique Elias, her son and his partner were indicted for crimes of estelionate, theft by fraud and criminal association.
A new survey was opened to investigate the money laundering practiced by the accused, and the case was referred to the prosecutor.
Defenses
Embelleze issued an official note stating that a company that is closely following the investigations conducted by the authorities.
In the note, Embelleze emphasized that the question under investigation is strictly familiar in nature, without any connection with the company’s activities or assets. The company reinforced its commitment to the highest standards of corporate governance, based on ethics, transparency and responsibility.
Last Tuesday (18), influencer Monique Elias used her social networks to comment on the case, stating that Itamar Serpa was a serious, honest and creative man.
She also expressed sadness for the way Itamar’s image is being “designed” by the media.
But Monique did not defend himself directly on the accusations, he only stated that he trusts the court and that “much has to be spoken.”
THE CNN Try to contact Monique Elias’s defense and the others cited, and the space is still open to demonstrations.
This content was originally published in an influencer diverted R $ 122 million of Embelleze founder, says police on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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