Who is TH, the deputy arrested in an operation against the Red Command in RJ

Thiego Raimundo dos Santos Silva, known as TH Joias, was the target of an operation by the Procuradoria-Geral de Justiça of the Public Ministry of the State of Rio de Janeiro. From a jeweler to a state deputy, the parliamentarian is being investigated for his connection with a criminal faction and the use of his position for money laundering. Who is TH, the deputy arrested in an operation against the Red Command in RJ. The Integrated Force for Combating Organized Crime (FICCO-RJ) launched Operation Bandeirante against leaders of the CV (Red Command) and the state deputy Thiego Raimundo dos Santos Silva, also known as TH Joias. According to the investigations, the deputy is suspected of using his mandate to facilitate illegal businesses, such as the buying and selling of drugs, rifles, and anti-drone equipment destined for the Alemão Complex. Suspicious financial movements were also identified involving companies linked to him, suggesting money laundering. The operation is being conducted by teams from the Federal Police Superintendent, the Rio de Janeiro Civil Police Secretariat, and the State Public Ministry. According to CNN’s report, the deputy was arrested in a condominium in Barra da Tijuca. Luiz Eduardo Cunha Gonçalves, known as Dudu, who is an advisor appointed by TH at the Alerj (Rio de Janeiro State Legislative Assembly), and Gabriel Dias de Oliveira, a Red Command trafficker known as ‘Indio do Lixão’, were also arrested. The Alerj stated that it became aware of the search and seizure warrants being executed at TH’s office. The proceedings were monitored by the Assembly’s Prosecutor’s Office, which provided support to the competent authorities. The State Legislative Assembly affirmed that it is following the case closely. Luciano Martiniano da Silva, known as ‘Pezão’, Edgar Alves de Andrade, known as ‘Doca’, the Red Command boss, and Manoel Cinquine Pereira, known as ‘Paulista’, are also targets of the operation. Who is TH. Born in a Rio de Janeiro North Zone community, Thiego learned the jeweler’s trade from his father at the family’s jewelry store in Madureira. The personalized pieces he produced earned him the nickname TH Joias, which became his trademark. Before entering politics, he supported social initiatives focused on sports and culture in Rio’s favelas. He financed amateur athletes, up-and-coming artists, and community projects. In 2022, he received 15,105 votes and secured a seat in the Alerj. In the Legislature, he introduced proposals in early childhood education, vocational training, healthcare, entrepreneurship support, accessibility, and social inclusion. He also advocated for projects aimed at job creation and the empowerment of the elderly. The MDB (Brazilian Democratic Movement) announced that it had decided to expel the parliamentarian. Furthermore, the party stated, ‘TH was no longer in line with the party’s guidelines in his stances and votes in the Rio de Janeiro State Legislative Assembly, and he will no longer be part of the membership.’ CNN is trying to reach out to the state deputy’s defense.