Oyama Figueiredo is among those arrested in the operation Social Networks The Public Ministry of Bahia (MP-BA) expressed its favor to the revocation of the preventive arrests of the former councilor of Feira de Santana, Oyama de Figueiredo and his children, Luanda Cajado de Figueiredo Carvalho, Lívia Cajado de Figueiredo Cosmo and Pedro Henrique dos Reis de Figueiredo, investigated on suspicion of involvement in a scheme of land fraud, land grabbing and money laundering in the region. The opinion was issued this Tuesday (16) by the promoters of the Special Action Group to Combat Criminal Organizations (Gaeco). In addition to Oyama and his children, another suspect who was arrested in the operation, Geraldo Bispo Ferreira, was also included in the report. In the document, the MP argues that the procedural instruction has advanced enough to reduce the risks that justified the arrests. Instead of prison, the agency defends the adoption of precautionary measures, such as the use of electronic ankle bracelets, prohibition of visiting registry offices and restriction of contact with witnesses and other people being investigated. 📲 Click here and join the g1 Feira de Santana and region WhatsApp group In addition to monitored freedom, the opinion provides for the maintenance of the suspension of the defendants' economic and business activities, to prevent the continuation of alleged illicit practices related to the appropriation and irregular commercialization of properties. The Public Ministry's statement comes just over two months after the Court of Justice of Bahia (TJ-BA) denied a new request for habeas corpus presented by Oyama de Figueiredo's defense. In a decision handed down on April 7 of this year, the Court maintained the preventive arrests of the former councilor and his children. Before that, in February, the Federal Supreme Court (STF) had also rejected requests for habeas corpus presented by the defenses of those being investigated. The decisions were signed by minister Nunes Marques. Businessman and former president of the Chamber of Feira de Santana: Find out who Oyama de Figueiredo is, arrested during operation Those being investigated are targets of Operation Sinete, which investigates crimes involving criminal organizations, corruption, falsification of public documents, money laundering and possessory embezzlement — a practice that consists of illegally taking possession of a property. Despite the MP's favorable opinion, the decision on release rests with the Judiciary. The ministerial body itself emphasizes that failure to comply with any precautionary measure may result in the immediate reinstatement of preventive detention. Operation Signet Search and seizure warrants were carried out in luxury homes in the Feira de Santana region Civil Police The investigations indicate the existence of a structure made up of businesspeople, lawyers, real estate agents, notary public servants and public security agents for the alleged practice of land fraud in the Feira de Santana region. During the operation, which began in November 2025, luxury cars, motorcycles, cash, jewelry and documents were seized. The court also ordered the freezing of the assets and values ​​of those being investigated, with the seizure of up to R$6 million by CPF and R$60 million by CNPJ. According to the Civil Police, the group would use falsified documents, powers of attorney, certificates and court decisions to promote the irregular appropriation of properties. Twelve luxury cars were seized during the action Civil Police Defense denies irregularities The businessman and former president of the Municipal Chamber of Feira de Santana, Oyama Figueiredo, and three other members of his family deny involvement in the crimes investigated in Operation Sinete. The defense of the targets spoke out during a press conference. At the time, lawyer Marco Aurélio Andrade informed the TV Subaé team that those being investigated “were shaken” and said they had not committed any illegality. "Oyama, aged 76, has severe health problems. It's not an excuse, it's reality, with medical reports and documentation. They say they are not responsible for any of the situations mentioned and there is no illegality committed by them”. When asked about the fact that Oyama was appointed as leader of the group, Marco Aurélio Carneiro said that it is up to the authorities to present concrete evidence “The burden of proof lies with whoever accuses. Saying that someone is a boss or commander needs to be demonstrated concretely. The defense has no obligation to prove a negative fact. Let’s wait for the authorities to work.” Lawyer Yuri Carneiro highlighted that part of the suspicions are based on old investigations. “There is a set of misunderstandings and misinterpretations, with all due respect, of very old elements, from 2013 and 2015, relating to notary matters. The 2025 interceptions do not demonstrate any type of illicit activity.” He also reported that the temporary arrests caused inconvenience to the family. “[The suspects] They have health problems, they are taking specific medications. We left the medical reports at the prison unit. We hope that the Judiciary evaluates calmly so that everyone can respond freely.” READ MORE: Fifteen people are arrested and two die in an operation against a faction suspected of committing at least 15 homicides in Salvador Find out who the journalist and public servant arrested for criminal association in Bahia are Woman and former police officer are arrested in operation against group investigated for kidnapping in Bahia; PM is on the run See more news from Feira de Santana and the region. Watch videos from g1 and TV Subaé 💻