Jose Dumont was arrested for child pornography. The Brazilian actor was caught with hundreds of photos and videos on his cell phone and computer

In addition, the actor is still under investigation in the case of child sexual abuse.

Civil police in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, arrested actor Jose Dumont on Thursday on suspicion of pornography.

according to CNN BrazilAt the time of the arrest, the actor’s cell phone and personal computer were confiscated by the police, where at least 240 photos and videos of children and teenagers were stored. At 72 years old, Jose Dumont is still under investigation in the case of child sexual abuse.

According to the authorities, what they denounced were pictures taken by video surveillance cameras. In these photos, the actor could be seen exchanging kisses and caresses with a 12-year-old boy, whom he had promised financial assistance and gifts.

Globo Television Network has already removed Jose Dumont from the projects in which he has been involved. “Suspicion of child sexual abuse is serious.” The company does not tolerate abusive and criminal behavior, even if it occurs in the personal lives of contractors and third parties who have any relationship with it,” they justified in a statement issued by CNN Brasil had access.

The actor is now in pretrial detention.

Throughout his career spanning more than 40 years, José Dumont has played characters that have defined Brazilian film and television. The last one was last year, in the TV series “Nos Tempos do Imperador” at 18:00 from TV Globo in which he played the role of “Eudoro”.