Federal Police Target Celebrity Doctor Derek Camargo in Operation Against Illegal Mounjaro Production
Brazilian Federal Police conduct a major operation against celebrity doctor Derek Camargo for illegal manufacturing of the weight loss drug Mounjaro.
- • Federal Police operation Slim 2 targeted Dr. Derek Camargo for illegal import and production of tirzepatida, active in Mounjaro.
- • Four search warrants executed in São Paulo and Florianópolis, seizing luxury vehicles including Camargo's Ferrari Purosangue.
- • Camargo deactivated social media and did not respond to media inquiries post-raid.
- • Camargo is co-founder of Unikka Pharma, specializing in injectable and weight loss products.
Key details
On April 10, 2026, the Federal Police of Brazil launched a focused operation named Slim 2 targeting Dr. Derek Camargo, a physician and entrepreneur renowned for his work with celebrities promoting weight loss techniques. The operation seeks to dismantle a criminal network involved in the illegal importation and manufacturing of tirzepatida, the active ingredient in the weight loss drug Mounjaro.
During the operation, authorities executed four search warrants—three in São Paulo and one in Florianópolis. Luxury assets linked to the suspects were seized, notably including a Ferrari Purosangue sports car driven by Dr. Camargo. Following the raids, Camargo deactivated his social media profiles and did not respond to attempts by SBT News to contact him by phone.
Dr. Camargo is a co-founder of Unikka Pharma, a Brazilian pharmaceutical company specializing in injectable products and weight loss treatments. The investigation is part of a broader law enforcement effort to crack down on illicit drug manufacturing schemes posing public health risks.
This high-profile case highlights the growing concern over the illegal drug market's intersection with celebrity influence and unregulated health products. Authorities are continuing their inquiry to identify and arrest other members of the criminal organization while ensuring public awareness of the dangers linked to unapproved substances such as illegal Mounjaro production.
The operation remains active, with further developments expected as investigations proceed.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
