In brief
Antônio Vinicius Gritzbach, with ties to the infamous Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), was attacked at Guarulhos Airport.
In a shocking incident at São Paulo's Guarulhos Airport, Antônio Vinicius Gritzbach, a cryptocurrency expert and former PCC member, was shot dead by gunmen linked to the gang he was about to betray. Gritzbach had been working with local prosecutors under a plea bargain, providing insights into how he helped the PCC launder money. As he attempted to escape the gunmen, who were armed with sub-machine guns, he was fatally shot, along with three others who were injured during the attack. The PCC, a powerful crime group known for its drug trafficking operations, has connections extending beyond Brazil. Gritzbach's plea deal included a promise from prosecutors for a judicial pardon and reduced sentencing in exchange for his cooperation, a move that ultimately led to his demise.
