A transsexual gangster dubbed 'Catwoman' has stunned police demanding a slice of her drugs kingpin lover's multi-million pound fortune after he died in a police gun battle.
'Catwoman', real name Luana Rabello, claims she is entitled to a share of mega-wealthy trafficker Thiago da Silva Folly's crooked cash after years as his mistress in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The claim has infuriated the gang boss's wife, who has banned Rebello from the family's heavily fortified compound.
Luana Rabello poses in undated photo. The “Catwoman” became known for creating a troop with several women, all specialized in carrying out the famous “love scam” in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Note: Private photo taken from social media. (@rabello204/Newsflash/NX)
The crime lord, who ran a massive guns and drugs empire in the city's favela slums, was shot dead by police from Brazil's Special Operations Battalion on 13th May.
Rabello has already filed a legal claim against her lover's estate reportedly saying at least half of his fortune should go to her.
She said: "I was part of his world. I won't back down now."
Picture shows TH da Mare, undated. He was killed in Morro do Timbau, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Note: Private photo taken from local media. (Newsflash/NX)
Rabello boasts that she blew the fortune Folly lavished on her during their time as lovers on plastic surgery, luxury living and designer clothes.
Her social media posts, shared with more than 30,000 Instagram followers, show her posing at luxury hotels or draped over expensive cars.
She first rose to notoriety in 2021 as the leader of a gang of transsexual hookers who robbed and beat up wealthy clients.
However, Rabello's claims have reignited a police investigation into allegations against her.
Luana Rabello poses in undated photo. The “Catwoman” became known for creating a troop with several women, all specialized in carrying out the famous “love scam” in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Note: Private photo taken from social media. (Newsflash/NX)
She is said to have robbed one male victim of BRL 100,000 (GBP 13,000) in cryptocurrency during a hotel hook-up.
He told police that when they went to a room for sex he was held at knifepoint by three accomplices until he had transferred the crypto funds to Rabello.
Her gang is suspected of multiple assaults in other cities including the capital Brasilia.
Luana Rabelo known as the transvestite 'Catwoman', who was arrested in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Note: Private photo(@luana.rabello.507/Newsflash).
In one incident, she is accused of robbing a police officer at knifepoint after he tried to hire her for sex.
Police say there are at least 24 unsolved allegations against Rabello.
It is unclear if her inheritance claim will be upheld or if police and prosecutors will seize any assets linked to the drug empire.
(MJ Leidig/newsX)