Odaily Planet Daily reports that Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice (STJ) denied the release application of Mirelis Yoseline Diaz Zerpa, a Venezuelan woman and wife of “Bitcoin Pharaoh” Glaidson Acácio dos Santos, who is currently held in preventive detention. Her legal team filed a writ of habeas corpus, citing the prison’s failure to accommodate her vegan diet; however, the court ruled that dietary preferences do not constitute grounds for unlawful detention, and any adjustments can be addressed administratively by the prison system.
Judge Maria Marluce Caldas noted that dietary restrictions based on personal choice do not have legal standing to overturn the lawfulness of detention, thus upholding the original ruling and requiring the prison to make reasonable dietary accommodations where possible. Court documents show that Mirelis fled to the United States for nearly four years before being deported back to Brazil due to visa issues and subsequently arrested. Prosecutors allege her involvement in leading a criminal organization and large-scale cryptocurrency transfers, linked to investigations such as "Operation Kryptos."
The Brazilian Federal Public Ministry (MPF) noted that during the investigation, approximately R$20 million in crypto assets were traced, with related account activities identified in Florida, USA, indicating the continued ability to remotely control funds and posing a significant legal risk. The case is currently under further review. (livecoins)