In a developing case shaking the combat-sports world, JogoHoje reports that, according to editorial reporting, Melqui Galvão has been moved from Amazonas to São Paulo after a court order tied to an investigation that began in the state. The situation is under active review on our portal, and the timeline matters as much as the legal steps.
For longtime fans of the Jogo Hoje community, this is more than a courtroom headline. It lands on the mat of a sport built on discipline and respect, and it drags a very well-known family name into a process where the next procedural move can reshape everything.
What happened to Melqui Galvão
On the night of Thursday (7), Melqui Galvão was taken from a special cell at the General Delegation of the Civil Police of Amazonas and transferred to São Paulo. The destination isn’t random. It reflects where the investigations started and where judicial control is currently most active.
Galvão, 47, had been detained at the end of April by a decision of the Court of São Paulo. The custody transfer followed as authorities advanced the file, including additional allegations that could expand the scope of the case.
Why he was taken to São Paulo
By moving him to São Paulo, the process centers the investigative hub: the state where the initial criminal investigation was set in motion. In practical terms, this often means tighter coordination between investigators, prosecutors, and the courts that oversee the next stages of evidence collection.
According to reports, Galvão arrived by commercial Latam flight at Guarulhos International Airport, in the Greater São Paulo area. That logistical detail may look mundane, but in custody cases it usually signals a formal handover rather than an improvised step.
What are the accusations and where does the investigation stand
The allegations involve multiple alleged victims, including at least three accusers cited in the proceedings so far. One of the complainants is a 17-year-old adolescent, a factor that places several charges under specific legal protections.
The reported charges include:
- estupro de vulnerável (sexual assault of a vulnerable person)
- importunação sexual (sexual harassment/sexual molestation)
- threats
- invasion of an electronic device
Alongside the prisão temporária (temporary detention), authorities carried out mandado de busca e apreensão (search and seizure warrants) at addresses linked to the jiu-jitsu academy network, including locations in different states. That breadth signals an active inquérito policial and a search for corroborating material rather than a case frozen at the first arrest.
Investigators also point to the possibility that the number of victims could grow as the investigação criminal continues and the file is expanded through new leads and witness statements.
Who Melqui Galvão is and why the case echoes through jiu-jitsu
Melqui Galvão is described as a jiu-jitsu coach and, before the detention, also maintained a professional role as a civil police officer in Amazonas. He is the father of multicampeão jiu-jitsu Mica Galvão, which is one reason this story landed beyond legal circles and straight into the sport’s public conscience.
In a tight-knit ecosystem where reputations travel faster than match results, a case like this cuts deep. And it’s not only about one gym or one fighter’s timeline. It’s about how the community protects its own and how quickly institutions act when allegations surface.
For readers tracking the sport, the intersection here is clear: the investigation’s procedural steps, the transferência de custódia (transfer of custody), and the evidence-gathering via warrants all determine whether the story stays at “alleged” or becomes a fully established legal record.
If you follow combat sports, you already know the drill: the sport moves on the basis of verified facts. The courts will do the same, but in a slower, heavier rhythm.
What can happen next
With the process now centered in São Paulo, the next moves are likely to revolve around how the inquérito policial is concluded, whether additional warrants are sought, and how the prosecution frames each allegation against the evidence already collected.
Because the case includes allegations that could involve multiple alleged victims, the file may see further expansion—especially if investigators find new supporting material during the search-and-seizure stage.
In other words: the transfer isn’t the finish line. It’s a pivot point. Expect the case to keep tightening its timeline as judicial review progresses.
O Veredito Jogo Hoje
Jiu-jitsu sells values of honor, control, and respect for the room. So when an investigation escalates to prisão temporária, mandado de busca e apreensão, and a formal transferência de custódia to São Paulo—the state where the inquiry began—it stops being “just another rumor” and becomes a test of accountability for the entire ecosystem. We don’t need hype; we need facts, evidence, and due process. And until the legal record is clear, the only honest scoreboard is the one the courts are building.
— JogoHoje Editorial Desk
Perguntas Frequentes
Why was Melqui Galvão transferred to São Paulo?
According to reports, the transfer followed a court-determined custody decision and reflects where the investigation that began in São Paulo is being actively managed, with further investigative and judicial steps coordinated from that jurisdiction.
Which crimes are being investigated in the case?
The allegations reported in the case include estupro de vulnerável (sexual assault of a vulnerable person), importunação sexual, threats, and invasion of an electronic device, all handled within an ongoing inquérito policial under an investigação criminal.
How many victims appear in the allegations so far?
At least three alleged victims have been referenced in the proceedings, including a 17-year-old adolescent, with the possibility that the number could increase as the investigation continues.
