In a surreal turn of events at a bank branch in Bangu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a woman was captured on footage attempting to persuade a deceased man to sign off on a loan in her name. The shocking incident unfolded as the woman, identified as Erika de Souza Vieira Nunes, brought the lifeless body of Paulo Roberto Braga, 68, into the bank, claiming to be his niece and caregiver.
Despite the man having passed away mere hours earlier, Nunes proceeded to prompt him to grip a pen and sign a document, even holding his head up to give the illusion of consciousness. Alerted to the irregularity of the situation, a bank worker voiced concerns over the man’s condition, to which Nunes callously responded, “He’s like that.”
Authorities swiftly intervened, arresting Nunes on the spot. While she maintains that Braga was her uncle and that she was his caretaker, suspicions have been raised regarding the possibility of organized fraud, prompting officials to review CCTV footage from inside and outside the bank.
As investigations continue, the motive behind Nunes’ audacious attempt to secure a loan with a deceased individual remains unclear. Meanwhile, the results of a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of Braga’s death are awaited, adding further intrigue to this bizarre and tragic tale.
Watch the bizarre video below:
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