: In the Rio crime scene, those who grew their hair long were often called "surfistas" (surfers). The "Bonde" : He eventually led his own gang, the Bonde do Surfistinha
Paulo Sérgio Ferreira Pereira, known as "Surfistinha da Penha," was a Rio de Janeiro criminal who gained notoriety for documenting robberies and car thefts on social media, leading a gang in the North Zone. Following his death in May 2023, viral images emerged showing his body after he was found executed in Cordovil. This case highlights the dangerous intersection of social media, digital fame, and the criminal underworld in Brazil. For details, see the report from Foto Do Surfista Da Penha Morto
is used by Rio's police to track these "criminal influencers"? : In the Rio crime scene, those who
: Informações iniciais indicaram um tiroteio com policiais do Batalhão de Olaria (16º BPM). Execução Interna This case highlights the dangerous intersection of social