Police probe claim of plot to kidnap Pedrinho

The Anti-Kidnapping Department (DAS) of the Rio de Janeiro Civil Police is investigating an anonymous tip that points to an alleged plan to kidnap Vasco's president, Pedrinho.

The information was revealed on Tuesday night by the GE portal, which had access to the initial details of the case.

According to the website's investigation, the tip indicated that the criminal action could occur as early as this week, when the director left the club's headquarters.

The police have already initiated the procedures provided for this type of occurrence, including direct instructions to the former player to reinforce personal security.

Pedrinho confirmed to GE that he was informed about the investigation and spoke out about the episode:

"After the death threats and the disclosure of my address, I was now surprised with the police information about a tip on an attempt to kidnap me. People are crossing all limits. It's unacceptable. I trust the police authorities and I'm sure that soon the culprits will be punished," he stated.

Vasco also spoke out, stating that it is following the case and is in permanent contact with the authorities. In a statement, the club said it is collaborating "fully with the ongoing police investigation".

The Civil Police, through DAS, confirmed that it is investigating the veracity of the tip and reinforced that all security protocols are being followed. So far, there are no records of arrests or detentions related to the alleged kidnapping attempt.

The president of Vasco had already reported threatening situations earlier. In November last year, he revealed that he had received messages with a death threat in a WhatsApp group. More recently, in July, he said that his home address was disclosed by an influencer on social media.

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