In a highly unusual case that has drawn global attention, a woman in Brazil is under investigation after bringing an elderly man—later found to be unresponsive—into a bank while attempting to finalize a financial transaction

The moment, captured on video and circulated widely on social media, has raised questions about family responsibility, financial ethics, and the need for stronger safeguards in banking processes.

A Startling Scene at a Local Branch
It all began when a woman, later identified as Erika de Souza Vieira Nunes, entered a bank branch in the western zone of Rio de Janeiro. She arrived pushing a wheelchair carrying an elderly man, whom she introduced to staff as her “uncle.”
According to footage aired by Brazil’s leading broadcaster TV Globo, Nunes appeared calm and composed while explaining that she needed the man to co-sign a loan valued at approximately $3,400 USD. Bank workers began to assist her, but concerns quickly arose.

The individual in the chair remained still throughout the interaction. Staff noted his lack of response and physical stillness and discreetly began inquiring about his condition.