Agents from the São Paulo Anti-Kidnapping Police Station (DAS) carried out, on the morning of this Thursday (23), a operation against suspects kidnapping of model Luciana Curtis and his family in November last year.
The model, her husband and her daughter were kidnapped leaving a restaurant in the Alto da Lapa neighborhood, in the west of São Paulo, on the night of November 27, 2024. Luciana and her family were left more than 12 hours in captivity being threatened by criminals.
The Public Security Secretariat (SSP) has not yet announced what types of warrants are being executed or how many people are targeted by the operation.
Remember the case
THE model Luciana Curtis, 47 years old was kidnapped in São Paulo, with her husband and 14-year-old daughter, when the three of them were leaving a restaurant in Alto da Lapa, in the west of the capital, on the night of November 27 last year.
According to the Civil Police, they were taken into captivity in Brasilândia in the north of São Paulo, where they spent the night, and were forced to make bank transfers. According to the police, they were released early in the morning of November 28, when the police were already investigating the case.
The kidnappers fled after noticing the police approaching, and abandoned the model, her husband and daughter there on Thursday morning (28). During the escape, the family car was taken.
An international model with campaigns for brands such as Revlon and L’Oreal and fashion shows for Victoria’s Secret, she was with her husband, photographer Henrique Gendre, and her daughter.
Who is Luciana Curtis
Luciana is an international model and has a contract with Way Model and Ford Models agencies. She has worked and partnered with brands such as Alexandre Birman, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, Lilly Sarti and Carol Bassi.
The artist has also appeared in major fashion magazines such as Marie Claire, Elle, Vogue and Forbes Brasil. Curtis collects photo shoots in major international luxury brands in his career.
On social media, Luciana often posts photos of her work in the fashion world and of celebrations and moments with friends and family. Last April she made a post talking about her friends
“The greatest treasure I have in life are the people I conquered and who are now part of my family… Friends for all hours, wonderful mothers and I am lucky to have them in my life! I love you!” he wrote.
Luciana also has two dogs, Matilda and Nelson, with whom she also has the habit of posting photos and videos on a daily basis.
The model and photographer Henrique Gendre have been married for 22 years and are parents to girls Cora, 14, and Dahlia. In February this year, Luciana made a post celebrating 28 years with Henrique.
In addition to being her husband for decades, Henrique is also responsible for several of his wife’s photo shoots, in addition to having his photos featured on the covers of magazines such as Vogue Brasil, L’Officiel and Forbes Brasil.
This content was originally published in Operation targets suspects for kidnapping of model and family in SP on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil

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