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STJ sentences former Acre governor Gladson Cameli to 25 years for corruption

2 sources · 07 May 2026 · Share coverage ·

The Superior Court of Justice sentenced former Acre governor Gladson Cameli (PP) to 25 years and 9 months in prison for crimes including corruption, money laundering and criminal organization. The conviction makes Cameli ineligible for 8 years, preventing his Senate candidacy in October.

Gladson Cameli's conviction is based on investigations from Operation Ptolomeu, which uncovered a corruption scheme involving the misappropriation of public resources exceeding 16 million reais. The case involves bidding fraud for contracting Murano Construções company, which resulted in payments of 18 million reais, with suspicions of benefiting the former governor's brother's company.

1. What we know (4)

The STJ sentenced Gladson Cameli to 25 years and 9 months in prison for multiple crimes including corruption, money laundering and criminal organization

2 sources Band Carta Capital

Cameli resigned from the governorship in April to run for Senate in October

2 sources Band Carta Capital

The conviction was based on Operation Ptolomeu and involved contracts with Murano Construções company

2 sources Band Carta Capital

The scheme involved Cameli's brother, Gledson, through Rio Negro company

2 sources Band Carta Capital
2. Where coverage thins out (3)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (3)

The conviction determined a fine and compensation of R$ 11.7 million to the state of Acre

Reported by: Carta Capital
Did not cover: Band

The purchase of a R$ 6 million apartment in São Paulo was identified as alleged bribe payment

Reported by: Band
Did not cover: Carta Capital

The defense alleged nullity of evidence due to jurisdiction usurpation recognized by the STF

Reported by: Carta Capital
Did not cover: Band
3. What we don't know yet

No gaps declared — all sources converge on the material facts.

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