Italian Man Arrested in São Paulo for Alleged Three-Month Hostage Situation

São Paulo, Brazil – In a shocking turn of events, Andrea da Silva Ciaccio, a 52-year-old Italian national, was arrested on Saturday, June 31st, for allegedly holding his 31-year-old partner captive in their Campo Belo home for at least three months. Police were alerted by a friend of the victim, who provided images and videos depicting the woman's severe injuries. Upon arrival, officers found the victim with visible injuries and bleeding. "She stated she was repeatedly assaulted, drugged, and forced into sexual relations," a police spokesperson reported. Ciaccio resisted arrest. The incident is being investigated as a case of false imprisonment, aggravated assault, and sexual assault. The swift action by authorities and the concerned friend highlights the importance of reporting domestic violence.