One can never rule out the possibility that some criminal element back in Brazil may have threatened his family. He comes from an island community from which he gets his nickname, Paqueta. Some local gangsters may have orchestrated this. It certainly would not be the first time something like that occurred.If I was guessing and I may be completely wrong it might not even be for personal gain but to help friends or possibly dubious acquaintances who threaten him.
Or he may be an idiot and in on it. I am curious to see and hear his reaction. You would think he'd be having a meltdown considering what's at stake and the possible consequences,,,