Erika de Souza Vieira Nunes, 42, wanted to use the body of Paulo Roberto Braga, 68, with the intention of withdrawing 17,000 reais (about $3,200). The woman claimed to be the man's niece and caregiver.
A video recorded by an Ita Unibanco employee, which went viral on social networks, shows the moment in which Souza pretended that Braga was alive. She could face charges of embezzlement and desecration of a corpse. The bank confirmed in a statement that the SAMU had been called "as soon as the situation was identified" and assured that it is collaborating with the authorities to clarify the case. "He tried to pretend to sign, but the employees thought he was sick and called SAMU. He entered the bank dead. She says he was her caretaker, and in any case, she will answer for the crimes," a police official said.