Federal Police charge former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro with illegal possession of diamonds.
No specific charges have been disclosed regarding Bolsonaro's alleged receipt of Saudi diamonds.
Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, was indicted by the country's Federal Police for suspected money laundering and criminal association related to diamonds he allegedly received from Saudi Arabia while in office, according to a source with knowledge of the accusations.
The AP has confirmed reports of the indictment of the former president, but the specific crimes being accused by the Federal Police have not been disclosed.
The police report with the indictment has not been received by the Brazilian Supreme Court yet. After receiving it, Prosecutor General Paulo Gonet, appointed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, will review the document.
Lula da Silva narrowly defeated the right-wing leader in his 2022 re-election bid.
The former president's allegations will be evaluated by Gonet to determine if criminal charges and a trial are necessary.
The former president has been accused of criminal wrongdoing for the second time, with March's charge of forging his COVID-19 vaccine records being the latest allegation.
Investigations are being conducted into his alleged role in inciting a 2023 uprising in Brasília, Brazil's capital, aimed at removing Lula from power.
Bolsonaro has denied all wrongdoing.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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