A 38-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly poisoning her co-worker at a textile factory in Abadia de Goias, Brazil, following a workplace dispute. The incident, which occurred last month, was captured on CCTV cameras, showing the suspect tampering with the victim’s drink container before she consumed it and experienced a burning sensation in her throat. Subsequent analysis revealed a high concentration of a potent solvent in the water, strongly indicating an intent to harm.
According to police investigations, the two women were former friends, but their relationship deteriorated after the victim received a promotion, which reportedly caused tension between them. Witnesses claimed they had frequent arguments, including one on the day of the poisoning. The suspect was also seen entering a restricted management area where chemical substances were stored, despite lacking authorisation, which police believe is how she consumed the liquid.
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After sensing something was wrong, the victim called an ambulance and was rushed to the hospital. Fortunately, she made a full recovery, but doctors warned that consuming a larger amount could have been fatal. Following a review of CCTV footage, police arrested the suspect on February 27th, and she admitted to tampering with the drink after an argument. She is now facing attempted aggravated homicide charges, which carry a prison sentence of 6 to 20 years.
This case is similar to an incident last year, where a woman poisoned a pregnant co-worker to prevent her from taking maternity leave, fearing an increased workload. Authorities continue to emphasise the importance of workplace safety and the prevention of conflicts escalating into violence.
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