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Hindustan Times
04-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
Mystery woman found dead in Brazil bus with 26 iPhones glued to her body
The death of a 20-year-old woman in Brazil has sparked intrigue after her body was found in a bus with 26 iPhones glued to her skin. The woman, who has not been publicly identified, had died of cardiac arrest on July 29. As the medics treated her, they uncovered multiple packages glued to her body which later turned out to be 26 iPhones.(Representational) The police suspect the woman might be smuggling the phones, according to a report by the Daily Mirror. The other passengers on the bus told police that the woman was travelling alone and became ill from Foz do Iguaçu to São Paulo. They claimed that she complained she was having trouble breathing before collapsing and dying. Passengers claimed she passed out when the bus stopped in the city of Guarupuava. After emergency staff reached the spot, they attempted to revive her for 45 minutes and but she suffered a seizure and was pronounced dead at the scene. As the medics treated her, they uncovered multiple packages glued to her body which later turned out to be 26 iPhones. Police reportedly discovered several bottles of alcohol in her luggage, according to the outlet. The Paraná Civil Police are awaiting the forensic report before confirming the cause of her breathing difficulties and cardiac arrest. The seized cell phones are now in the custody of Brazil's Federal Revenue Service.
News18
04-08-2025
- News18
In Mysterious Case, 20-Year-Old Woman Dies With 26 iPhones Glued To Her Body
Last Updated: Investigators suspect that the woman may have been attempting to smuggle the mobile phones at the time of her death. A 20-year-old woman travelling alone on a bus in Brazil died unexpectedly during the journey. The incident sparked shock after authorities found dozens of mobile phones strapped to her body. She died on July 29 when the bus made a stop at a restaurant in the city of Guarapuava, located in the central region of Paraná state, according to multiple news reports. Emergency responders were called after the woman began to feel unwell. According to The New York Post, she suffered a cardiac arrest. According to the New York Post, the woman had boarded the bus in Foz do Iguaçu and was heading to São Paulo. Passengers later told police that she began feeling unwell during the trip and said she was having trouble breathing. Eyewitnesses said that she collapsed when the vehicle stopped in Guarapuava. Paramedics tried to revive her for about 45 minutes, but she did not respond. She was pronounced dead at the scene. iPhones Discovered Glued To Her Body As medics treated the woman, they uncovered several packages strapped directly to her body. Investigators were later stunned to find these packages contained 26 iPhones, Daily Mail reported. The phones had been glued onto different parts of her body under her clothing. The discovery led authorities to inspect the rest of her belongings. Upon searching her luggage, they found several bottles of alcoholic beverages. A sniffer dog was brought in to check for illegal substances, but no trace of drugs was detected, as per the reports. Officials Point To Possible Smuggling According to Mirror UK, investigators now suspect that the woman may have been attempting to smuggle the mobile phones at the time of her death. They said the manner in which the devices were concealed supports the theory of illegal trafficking. Forensic teams from both the Scientific Police and the Civil Police were called to the scene. The woman's body was later transferred to the Forensic Medical Institute for detailed examination. Following her death, reports noted she had shown signs of respiratory distress and symptoms consistent with a seizure. In a statement published by The Daily Mail, the Paraná Civil Police said, 'The Paraná Civil Police are investigating the case and awaiting the conclusion of forensic reports to clarify the cause of death." Phones Seized, Investigation Continues As the investigation progressed, the 26 iPhones found on the woman were handed over to Brazil's Federal Revenue Service. Authorities are now awaiting the results of the forensic analysis. 'According to preliminary information, the woman, who was alone, was travelling from Foz do Iguaçu to São Paulo. The 26 cell phones that were glued to her body were seized and sent to the Federal Revenue Service," police said, according to Brazilian outlet Globo. Her identity has not been disclosed by officials. view comments Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: August 04, 2025, 11:29 IST News viral In Mysterious Case, 20-Year-Old Woman Dies With 26 iPhones Glued To Her Body Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
03-08-2025
- Indian Express
Brazil woman dies on bus with 26 iPhones strapped to her body, probe on
A 20-year-old woman was found dead on a bus in Brazil with 26 iPhones strapped to her body, the Daily Mail reported. The incident took place while she was travelling through Guarapuava, in the southern state of Paraná. Police said she began to show signs of distress during the journey and later died, despite efforts to revive her. Local emergency responders were called after the woman had trouble breathing and showed signs of convulsions. Paramedics treated her on board the bus, but she suffered a cardiac arrest. Attempts to resuscitate her continued for 45 minutes, but she could not be saved. Military Police later confirmed that 26 iPhones had been glued to her body. Forensic teams from the Scientific Police and Civil Police were sent to the scene. A sniffer dog found no trace of drugs, but bottles of alcohol were discovered in her luggage and were taken by authorities. Jovem de 20 anos morre após parada cardiorrespiratória em ônibus no Paraná. Ela carregava 26 iPhones colados ao corpo. Polícia investiga o caso; celulares foram apreendidos e levados à Receita Federal. Causa da morte será periciada. (Imagem gerada sobre foto divulgada na WEB) — NO RADAR RIBEIRíO (@LucinhoMendes) July 31, 2025 In a statement shared by the Daily Mail, Paraná Civil Police said: 'The Paraná Civil Police are investigating the case and awaiting the conclusion of forensic reports to clarify the cause of death.' The iPhones have been handed over to Brazil's Federal Revenue Service as part of the investigation. Police have not revealed the woman's identity or whether she had any known connection to smuggling. The cause of her death and why the devices were attached to her remain under investigation.
NDTV
03-08-2025
- NDTV
Mystery As Brazilian Woman Dies On Bus With 26 iPhones Glued To Her Body
In a mysterious case, a 20-year-old woman in Brazil died on a bus after reportedly carrying dozens of iPhones glued to her body. According to Daily Mail, t he woman suffered cardiac arrest on July 29 and had 26 iPhones attached to her skin. Authorities suspect she may have been smuggling the devices. According to passenger reports, the 20-year-old woman, travelling alone from Foz do Iguaçu to São Paulo, fell ill during the bus journey. When the bus stopped at a restaurant in Guarapuava, Paraná, she complained of breathing difficulties, following which emergency services were called. Despite treatment from paramedics, her condition worsened, and she suffered a seizure. After 45 minutes of attempted resuscitation, she was declared dead at the scene. During treatment, medics discovered 26 iPhones attached to the woman's body, hidden in packages glued to her skin. Authorities also found bottles of liquor in her luggage. The Paraná Civil Police are awaiting forensic results to determine the cause of her breathing difficulties and cardiac arrest. The seized iPhones have been turned over to Brazil's Federal Revenue Service. In a statement, Paraná Civil Police said: "The Paraná Civil Police are investigating the case and awaiting the conclusion of forensic reports to clarify the cause of death." Notably, Brazil has a large black market for smartphones, often smuggled from neighbouring countries like Paraguay. A recent report highlighted a 25% surge in seizures of black market iPhones from January to May this year. Authorities estimate around 10,000 cellphones are smuggled into Brazil daily. In one incident, 196 smartphones were confiscated from a truck's hidden compartment on the Friendship Bridge connecting Paraguay and Brazil. "(Cellphone smugglers) pass through in small quantities and distribute them to the rest of Brazil," Claudio Marques, a deputy delegate of Brazil's Federal Revenue Service, told H2FOZ.
New York Post
02-08-2025
- New York Post
Woman, 20, dies on bus in Brazil with 26 iPhones glued to body
Police are investigating the death of a 20-year-old Brazilian woman who died on a bus with 26 iPhones glued to her skin. The woman, who has not been publicly identified, died of cardiac arrest on July 29, according to multiple outlets, including the Daily Mail. Cops suspect the young woman was likely smuggling the phones, the Mirror reported. Advertisement 3 The cell phones were likely being smuggled to São Paulo. sdx15 – Passengers on the bus told police the woman, who was traveling solo, had become ill during the trip from Foz do Iguaçu to São Paulo, according to the reports. She complained she was having trouble breathing. Advertisement People said she collapsed and died when the bus stopped in the city of Guarupuava, located in the central region of Paraná. 3 First responders tried for 45 minutes to save the unnamed woman. sidneydealmeida – Emergency responders tried to revive the woman for 45 minutes, and later said she suffered a seizure. She was pronounced dead at the scene, according to reports. Advertisement While being treated, medics uncovered several packages glued to her body. 3 Police are still waiting on a forensic report before revealing just what it was that killed the woman. H_Ko – The packages turned out to be 26 iPhones, according to the Daily Mail. Police also found several bottles of booze in her luggage, the outlet reported. Advertisement The Paraná Civil Police is waiting on the forensic report before revealing what caused the breathing difficulties and the cardiac arrest. The cell phones are now in the possession of Brazil's Federal Revenue Service.
