In Brazil, a woman is under investigation after wheeling an unresponsive elderly man into a bank to co-sign a $3,400 loan. The disturbing scene, caught on video, shows Erika de Souza urging the man—later confirmed dead—to hold a pen and sign.
Bank staff, alarmed by his lack of response, alerted authorities. The man, identified as 68-year-old Paulo Roberto Braga, may have been deceased before arrival.
The case has sparked outrage and prompted ethical debates about financial consent, elder care, and banking safeguards. Officials are reviewing possible charges and the circumstances leading up to the incident. Experts warn the public not to dismiss the situation as just viral content, but to recognize its serious implications for protecting vulnerable individuals.
