Marcelo Nascimento da Rocha
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Marcelo Nascimento da Rocha (19 March 1976 – 9 December 2025), best known as Marcelo VIPs,[1] was a Brazilian businessman, consultant and speaker who served time in prison for fraud.
Da Rocha was one of Brazil's famous scammers between the 1990s and 2000s. Throughout his criminal career, he worked as a pilot for drug traffickers and also carried out numerous fraud schemes, assuming false identities for the purpose.
He was portrayed by Wagner Moura in the 2010 Brazilian drama film VIPs.[2]
Life and career
[edit]Marcelo Nascimento da Rocha was born in Maringá, Paraná on 19 March 1976. He was the son of Josélia Nascimento and Aparecido Hildo da Rocha. He had three siblings: Cynthia, Jack and Luiz.[3]
In 1984, his parents divorced. Da Rocha began living between Paraná and Rondônia. After a few years, his father died from a heart attack.
Da Rocha was imprisoned many times for fraud and drug trafficking.[citation needed]
Da Rocha died in Joinville on 9 December 2025, at the age of 49, due to complications from cirrhosis.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Morre Marcelo VIPs, conhecido como um dos maiores golpistas do Brasil". CNN Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2025-12-10. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
- ^ Nascimento, Rafael (2025-12-09). "Morre aos 49 anos Marcelo VIPs, conhecido como o "maior golpista do país"". Ric.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-12-11.
- ^ "Quem é Marcelo Nascimento da Rocha o Marcelo VIP". WORLD NEWS NOTICIARE.
- ^ Nascimento, Rafael (2025-12-09). "Morre aos 49 anos Marcelo VIPs, conhecido como o "maior golpista do país"". Ric.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-12-11.