Widow tells of police officer's death after $1M betting debt

The widow of a military police lieutenant in Goiás, Brazil, says her husband died after developing an online gambling addiction that led to debts of nearly 1 million reais (about $200,000). Nurse Raquel Maria stated that Danilo Lopes Negrão started betting during the 2022 World Cup, initially winning but then losing heavily. He borrowed money from banks, friends, and loan sharks, and fell into depression. The family only discovered the full extent of the debts after his death in 2023. Raquel shared her story on social media to warn others, urging people not to gamble and to seek help if struggling with addiction.