The case received a lot of attention because Dantas was a social media personality with a large following on Bigo Live. She used to share content about her lifestyle, travel, fitness and luxury life. After the court ruling, she reportedly left Brazil during the legal proceedings and is believed to have traveled to Madrid. Officials have now placed her name in Brazil’s arrest warrant system and notified international authorities.
A Brazilian influencer flees after being sentenced Fatal road accident The case raises international alert
According to reports, on May 4, a court in Manaus sentenced Dantas to three years in prison for negligent homicide. The judge also ordered restrictions, including a driving ban and a fine. The accident occurred on August 31, 2023, when Dantas was driving an SUV and collided with a motorcycle at an intersection. The victim, Da Silva, fell from his bike, hit a metal pole, and later died in hospital after a cardiac arrest.
Authorities said the sentence would have been served under a semi-open regime, meaning she would have been allowed to work or study during the day, but would have to return to a controlled facility at night.
However, she was said to have left the country before appearing to serve her sentence.Police have now confirmed that she is being treated as a fugitive. Her name has been added to Brazil’s national registry of arrest warrants, and Interpol has also been notified to help trace her location. Officials are working with international agencies as the search continues.Dantas had over 50,000 followers online, and was known for posting content about her daily life and pets, including exotic animals. After the accident, she publicly said she helped at the scene and called it a tragedy, but witnesses and footage reportedly raised doubts about her actions.The case continues to attract strong public attention as authorities attempt to locate her and complete legal proceedings.