The Brother of Jiu-jitsu Instructor Melqui Galvão Arrested for Rape and Sexual Harassment
On Tuesday, May 26, Melqui Galvão’s brother, Enoque, was arrested in Manaus, Amazonas, accused of rape and sexual harassment against minors. This arrest is linked to the case of Melqui, who was also detained for similar reasons. The accusations against Enoche involve girls of 15 years old who participated in a social project linked to Melqui. Enoque’s preventive arrest was announced by state deputy Alessandra Campêlo, who is following the case and had denounced Melqui for attempted intimidation. Melqui Galvão was detained on April 28 and, subsequently, transferred to São Paulo. Three students formalized complaints against him, including a 17-year-old who reported abuses that occurred during a foreign championship.
The arrest of Enoque is a development in the case that already involved Melqui Galvão, a well-known jiu-jitsu instructor. State deputy Alessandra Campêlo, who is following the case, pointed out that Enoche had been removed from his duties at the beginning of the month after the Amazonas Civil Police identified signs that he had facilitated the irregular entry of a person into the prison where Melqui was being held. This situation led to a more in-depth investigation, resulting in Enoche’s preventive arrest. The case is being investigated by the 8th Specialized Delegation in Crimes against Women (DDM), which is responsible for requesting preventive arrest. Melqui Galvão’s transfer to São Paulo occurred on May 8, after his initial detention in Manaus.
The **investigation** into the sexual abuses committed by Melqui Galvão and now also by Enoque involves several fronts, including the participation of **minors** and the use of social projects as a context for the abuses. The **transfer** of Melqui Galvão to São Paulo is a recent development in the case, which continues to be monitored by authorities and by state deputy Alessandra Campêlo. The initial complaint made by the 17-year-old victim opened the way for other students to also formalize complaints, demonstrating the importance of the **courage** of those victims in reporting the abuses they suffered. Enoque’s arrest represents a step forward in the search for justice for the victims and in ensuring that the perpetrators are **punished** according to the law.
The implications of the case involve not only the charges against Melqui Galvão and Enoche, but also the need for greater **vigilance** and **protection** for victims of sexual abuse, especially **minors**. The importance of reporting and seeking justice is highlighted by the involvement of authorities such as state deputy Alessandra Campêlo, who has been working to ensure that the rights of the victims are respected and that the guilty are **punished**. The case continues to be closely followed, with the expectation that justice will be done and measures will be taken to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future.
