I am a Danish citizen who has been the victim of serious fraud and professional misconduct by Markus Darien Thersio, a supposed immigration consultant based in Rio de Janeiro.
I trusted him to handle my residence application in Brazil following the birth of my daughter. This trust was broken, leading to the loss of contact with my newborn child, emotional damage, immigration risks, and significant financial harm.
Key facts:
Unauthorized interference in private family matters, leading to unnecessary legal conflict.
Falsely presented himself as a licensed attorney (despite not being registered with the OAB).
Abandoned the contracted services, missed critical deadlines (including with Federal Police), and disappeared.
Concealed and likely manipulated key evidence and communication records.
Attempted to extort additional money through third-party lawyers.
Current status:
A police report (Boletim de Ocorrência) has been filed with Polícia Civil in Rio de Janeiro.
A formal complaint has been submitted to the OAB (Brazilian Bar Association).
All supporting documentation is fully organized and available, including contracts, payment receipts, WhatsApp/email communications, and a detailed case timeline.
What I am looking for:
A lawyer based in Rio de Janeiro (local presence required for court proceedings and interactions with authorities — remote-only candidates will not be considered).
Solid experience in:
Civil liability and damage claims (emotional and financial harm).
Fraud and misrepresentation.
Illegal practice of law and professional misconduct.
Ability to work efficiently with a foreign client (meetings via Zoom/Google Meet).
Additional notes:
Immediate access to full documentation.
Initial work may lead to an extended engagement if successful.
Budget negotiable based on experience and proposed strategy.
Preference given to committed, results-driven professionals.
Next steps:Please contact me to schedule a short video meeting where I can explain the details and provide access to the full documentation for evaluation.