Brazil's Bolsonaro is indicted for 1st time over alleged falsification of his vaccination status
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro indicted for falsifying COVID-19 vaccination status.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been formally accused of falsifying his COVID-19 vaccination status. The indictment alleges that Bolsonaro and 16 others entered false information into a public health database to make it appear as though he and his daughter had received the vaccine. Bolsonaro, known for his opposition to vaccines, could face up to 12 years in prison if convicted. The case is part of several investigations targeting Bolsonaro, who is also facing other serious accusations, including his involvement in an uprising and other alleged misconduct while in office.