Johann Steynberg Accused of Preferential Treatment in Prison
The General Directorate of Penitentiary Administration (DGAP) in Brazil has received a complaint regarding Johann Steynberg, the imprisoned CEO of Mirror Trading International. The complaint alleges that Steynberg has been given preferential treatment, including access to a computer and the internet, inside the office of a Brazilian prison warden.
Meetings with Lawyer and Wife in Prison Warden’s Office
According to reports, Steynberg has used the warden’s office to access the internet while detained in Goiás prison. He has also been accused of holding meetings with his lawyer and “wife” in this office.
Background on Steynberg’s Detention and Appeal
Last year, Steynberg was arrested for using forged identity documents and has been in detention since then. A Brazilian court has sentenced him to three and a half years in prison. However, Steynberg has appealed the ruling and is facing potential extradition to the U.S. or South Africa.
Union Leader Raises Fresh Allegations
The president of the Union of Servers of the Penal Execution System in the State of Goiás, Maxsuel Miranda das Neves, has made fresh allegations against Steynberg. He plans to bring the matter to the attention of authorities such as the FBI, Interpol, the U.S. Embassy, and the Brazilian judge overseeing Steynberg’s fake documents case.
Investigation by the General Directorate of Penitentiary Administration
The DGAP has confirmed that it has received the complaint and is taking it seriously. The investigation is ongoing, and the DGAP has expressed confidence in the dedication and honesty of its employees.
Hot Take: Allegations of Preferential Treatment for Imprisoned Bitcoin Scammer
The imprisoned CEO of Mirror Trading International, Johann Steynberg, has been accused of receiving preferential treatment while in a Brazilian prison. He is alleged to have accessed a computer and the internet from inside the prison warden’s office, as well as rendezvousing with his lawyer and “wife” in the same office. The General Directorate of Penitentiary Administration has received a complaint about this matter and is currently investigating. Steynberg, who is serving a three and a half-year sentence for using forged documents, has appealed the ruling and faces possible extradition. The seriousness of these allegations raises questions about the treatment of high-profile cryptocurrency scammers in the prison system.
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