Brazilian Doctor Escapes U.S. Charges | Boise News

A Brazilian doctor accused of running unlicensed med spa procedures in Florida has vanished before his trial, sparking a high-stakes mystery. Joao Araujo, a licensed surgeon in Brazil, fled the U.S. just days before his August 2026 court date, while his wife Amanda Ungaro — who once linked the first lady to Jeffrey Epstein — was deported back to Brazil, claiming her removal was politically engineered by a former partner now serving as a Trump envoy. Authorities say they were offering risky cosmetic treatments without U.S. licenses, and prosecutors allege Araujo had both the means and intent to flee — especially after his ankle monitor was tampered with and his passport likely confiscated upon posting bond. Though details of his escape remain murky, Araujo claims he had consulate ties that helped his wife return home when their travel documents went missing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/36b565a00e5fed46