Brazilian authorities have accused Bolsonaro and his son, Eduardo, of obstructing a trial related to corruption and a coup attempt. The police also said that Bolsonaro is facing 40 years in prison if convicted by the Brazilian Supreme Court of plotting a coup to overthrow the democratically elected government of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
The Brazilian Supreme Court is likely to hear the case on September 2. According to police authorities, Bolsonaro was seeking asylum in Argentina while he plotted a coup against Lula in 2022.
The former president has denied the charges and called himself a victim of 'political persecution'. The Supreme Court found the document demonstrated the accused is a "proven flight risk", according to a ruling signed by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who is overseeing Bolsonaro's trial.
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Meanwhile, police have accused his US-based son, Eduardo, of engaging in "conduct intended to interfere with the criminal proceedings".
The police recommended charging the pair with "coercion in the judicial process" and "abolition of the democratic law". The sentence, according to the Brazilian constitution, could reach up to 12 years in Prison. Though it will be decided by the prosecutor's office whether it will decide to accept the recommendations submitted by the police.
Bolsonaro -- who has been under house arrest since early August -- has maintained his innocence in the coup trial, which President Donald Trump, an ally, has called a "witch hunt".
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