THE COLLABORATION AND OMISSION OF ARTISTS IN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS: A STUDY ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF CRIMINAL CLASSIFICATION

Abstract

The increasing visibility of artists and public figures in contemporary society, coupled with the expansion of investigations into organized crime in Brazil, has given rise to relevant debates in the fields of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure. In this context, the possible link between celebrities and criminal organizations, whether through direct collaboration or relevant omission, raises questions about the limits of the criminal liability of these agents. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze, from the perspective of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure, the limits and possibilities of holding artists and public figures accountable for collaboration or omission in relation to criminal organizations. This research is characterized as a qualitative literature review, whose search for studies was carried out in the databases SciELO, CAPES Periodicals Portal, and Google Scholar. Articles published between 2020 and 2025, Brazilian legislation, legal doctrine, and jurisprudence that directly addressed the proposed theme were included. The results showed that criminal charges against artists or public figures must be based on concrete evidence and respect the fundamental principles of Criminal Law, such as the presumption of innocence and culpability. Simple social or professional association with individuals under investigation is not sufficient to constitute a crime; it is essential to demonstrate typical, unlawful, and culpable conduct.