DF court sends Bruno Henrique and brother to trial over betting fraud
A judge in Brazil's Federal District accepted charges of sports-betting fraud against Flamengo player Bruno Henrique and his brother, Wander Nunes Pinto Júnior, on 25 July. The judge rejected separate fraud charges and requests for precautionary measures; the trial date has not been set, and both sides may appeal. Prosecutors allege Henrique deliberately sought a yellow card in a November 2023 match against Santos, while the defendants have 10 days to respond after formal notification.
The case concerns alleged manipulation of an in-play betting market and leaves the defendants facing a criminal trial.