A 49-year-old Brazilian gold miner has been charged with the murder of a fellow Brazilian national at Rock Creek Backdam, Puruni River.

Doroteia Castilho Maia, of Manaus, Brazil, and Rock Creek Backdam, was charged with murder, contrary to common law, in connection with the death of 53-year-old Antonio Pereira Figueredo.

The alleged murder occurred on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Rock Creek Backdam, Puruni River.

Maia appeared on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court, where the charge was read to her.

She was not required to enter a plea and was remanded to prison.

The matter was adjourned until August 31, 2026, for continuation.