Authorities in Amazonas, Brazil are actively searching for jiu-jitsu professor Carlos Vieira Holanda following allegations of s3xual misconduct against multiple individuals, including at least one person under the age of 14.
The Specialized Delegation for the Protection of Children and Adolescents (Depca), a unit of the Amazonas Civil Police dedicated to safeguarding minors, has released Holanda’s image to the public and is calling on residents to assist in locating him.
Investigators have filed charges against the instructor that include s3xual harassment, sexual importunation, r*pe, and r*pe of a vulnerable person. Under Brazilian law, the charge of r*pe of a vulnerable person applies specifically to cases involving individuals under the age of 14.
The alleged offenses involve multiple individuals, though authorities have not released specific details, citing the sensitivity of the ongoing investigation.
Holanda’s current whereabouts are unknown. Law enforcement is urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be submitted to the Depca tip line at (92) 99962-2441, to the Civil Police at 197 or (92) 3667-7575, or to the Amazonas Department of Public Safety (SSP-AM) at 181. All tips will be kept strictly confidential.
As a recognized instructor within the jiu-jitsu community, Holanda occupied a position of authority and trust over young students.
The range of charges against him puts a spotlight on a persistent challenge for martial arts organizations: ensuring those who teach minors are held to the highest standards of accountability, particularly in a sport that involves close physical contact and requires a deep level of trust between instructor and student.
Anyone with information on Holanda’s location is urged to contact authorities through the channels listed above.
