The Italian chef arrested by the Federal Police at a luxury restaurant in Brazil is Fabio Mattiuzzo. Wanted by Interpol, he maintained active presence on social media and publicized his professional routine in the country. since 2017.
The Italian man was sharing his work, contact information, and other public details, such as his WhatsApp number, business addresses, and records of his appearances in local media. Even so, he was considered a fugitive by Italian authorities.
The arrest took place in Fortaleza and was authorized by Minister Flávio Dino of the Supreme Federal Court for extradition purposes, according to the newspaper. The Globe.
He remains at the disposal of the Brazilian justice system.
Fraud convictions in Italy
According to investigations, Mattiuzzo acted as a director for companies in Italy that went bankrupt after incurring millions in losses.
In one case, he was convicted of diverting more than 96 euros for personal expenses. The Italian justice system also pointed to the concealment and destruction of accounting documents.
In another case, he was held responsible for removing assets from a company, including furniture and a truck.
The convictions add up to more than five years in prison for aggravated fraudulent bankruptcy.
Name on Interpol's list
After failing to be located, the chef was considered a fugitive.
His name was included on Interpol's red notice, a mechanism used to locate international fugitives.
Life in Brazil and prison
Despite being a fugitive, Mattiuzzo maintained a public life in Brazil. Since 2017, he had been promoting his professional activities and gastronomic services on social media.
The arrest took place in March of this year in Fortaleza, where he worked as a chef in a French restaurant in an upscale area.
The warrant was issued by the Supreme Federal Court and executed by the Federal Police.
Now, the Italian government must formalize the extradition requestThe Brazilian justice system will analyze the case.
According to the ruling, the crimes are not time-barred and are equivalent in Brazil to offenses such as embezzlement and fraud against creditors.
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