Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) gave sworn testimony Tuesday about a firearm registered in his name that police seized during a traffic blitz [1].

The deposition marks a legal escalation for the former leader, as the interview was specifically ordered by Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes. The proceedings focus on the legality and possession of the weapon found during the police operation.

The testimony took place at the residence of Bolsonaro in the Federal District [1]. According to the schedule, the deposition was set for 3 p.m. [2] on Tuesday, June 23 [1]. The Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal conducted the interview to determine the circumstances surrounding the firearm's seizure.

Investigators are examining how a weapon registered to the former president ended up in the possession of a military member during the blitz [1]. The case is part of a broader set of legal challenges facing Bolsonaro since leaving office.

Because the interview was mandated by the Supreme Court, the details of the testimony are central to the ongoing investigation into weapons regulations and compliance. The police are seeking to clarify whether the transfer of the firearm followed legal protocols, or constituted a violation of Brazilian law [1].

Bolsonaro's legal team has not provided a public statement regarding the specific contents of the sworn testimony. The Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal continues to process the evidence gathered from the traffic stop and the subsequent interview [1].

“The interview was specifically ordered by Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes.”

This legal action underscores the ongoing judicial scrutiny of Jair Bolsonaro by the Brazilian Supreme Court. By ordering an in-person deposition, Minister Alexandre de Moraes is ensuring that the former president is directly accountable for the movement of firearms registered to him, which could lead to further charges if the weapon's transfer was found to be illegal.