Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) star, CJI promoter and now journalist? Craig Jones is one of the biggest figures in the grappling world. And now he is using his platform to shine a light on one of the biggest controversies in the sport. Long known as the biggest BJJ coach in Brazil, Melqui Galvao built an empire off his “BJJ College” that had a massive pool of juvenile grapplers. After the success of young ADCC champs like Diogo Reis and his son, Mica Galvao, Melqui boasted about helping hundreds of poor children in Brazil get opportunities to become jiu-jitsu champions. Except that feel good, rags to riches story he cultivated had a far darker twist, according to authorities. After multiple young students of his came forward, Galvao was arrested last April for various charges such as sexual misconduct, and statutory rape against children under 14 years old, among others. Not many outlets outside of Brazil covered the recent developments, so Craig Jones instead used his platform to paint a more complete picture for a wider audience. In a video released to his YouTube channel, one where CJI was streamed to millions of viewers, Jones provided more updates on the on-going case, and also gave a background on Galvao’s alleged ties to previous killings as a police officer. Melqui Galvao allegedly threatening victims from jail; brother Enoque Galvao also arrested for rape In the video, which is corroborated by news outlets from Brazil, Jones notes how Galvao used his police connections to obtain cellphones while detained in both Manaus and Sao Paulo. In multiple occasions, Galvao allegedly used the phones to try and threaten and coerce victims into changing their story. Audio recordings have also reportedly gone public, with a voice attributed to Galvao stating “we need something intimate to show the judge she’s not an innocent gal.” Local reports note that after police officers were tipped off about Galvao making threats, four cellphones were found in the cells in Sao Paulo. One of the devices was hidden in Galvao’s underwear. “May 26, 2026, a court orders his continued detention. Reason: Interference with witnesses,” Jones noted. “That same day, his brother, Enoque Galvao is arrested in Manaus.” Like his brother, Enoque is also a civil police officer and also part of the same BJJ College. He is now also facing similar charges including sexual assault of minors, after new accusers have come forward. Enoque is also facing separate charges for allegedly smuggling a cellphone and connecting Melqui to his accusers. “(Enoque Galvao) is charged with the same crimes against two girls from the exact same project,” Jones stated. “Nine women have filed police reports. The youngest to make a public statement was only 12 years old when the abuse began.” “The Sunday before (Melqui) was arrested, he was still liking (the victim’s) photos on Instagram. And she’s one on nine.” Jones: Melqui Galvao has ties to past shootings, including death of ex-wife Craig Jones’ video also goes in depth on two previous shootings, with two deaths connected to BJJ coach Melqui Galvao during his time as a police officer. In 2011, a graphic video made national news in Brazil, with Galvao and other police officers involved in shooting and killing an unarmed man, Fernando Pontes. The controversy sparked protests in the country, with many asking for justice, but the officers avoided serious punishment. “One of the officers charged with shooting him (Galvao) was even given a certificate of honor by that very same police force,” Jones said. “Melqui Galvao later admitted that he was the officer to fire first.” The video also showed photos of handwritten note, reportedly from Melqui Galvao’s first wife, Sarah Lima D’Souza in 2006. She was said to have detailed many threats from his husband, and predicted that “one day he would put a bullet in my head and wouldn’t even look back.” According to Jones, the woman was shot dead in front of her house a year later, but no one was ever charged. “The man in charge of this murder investigation was Mario Nunez,” Jones stated, citing one of Galvao’s police connections. “The same Mario whose son co-commanded the operation that resulted in the death of Fernando Pontes.” Galvao looking to be placed on house arrest Given Melqui Galvao’s history and police ties, multiple accusers are naturally worried by the threats made in connection to his recent arrest. Despite cellphones already being seized in two separate states and jail cells, Melqui Galvao is now reportedly seeking to get more benefits and to be placed on house arrest. According to local reports in Brazil, Galvao’s lawyers are arguing that he needs to be on house arrest in order to have physical therapy for a recent shoulder surgery. “At the news of this,” Jones explained, “a victim asked ‘if he gets house arrest, where do we go?’” Melqui Galvao is unrelated to BJJ legend Andre Galvao, another high profile coach recently accused of sexual misconduct towards his teenage students.