Brazilian Doctor Escapes U.S. Charges | Boise News

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 1m

A Brazilian doctor accused of running unlicensed med spa procedures in Florida has vanished before his trial, sparking a high-stakes mystery. Joao Araujo, a licensed surgeon in Brazil, fled the U.S. just days before his August 2026 court date, while his wife Amanda Ungaro — who once linked the first lady to Jeffrey Epstein — was deported back to Brazil, claiming her removal was politically engineered by a former partner now serving as a Trump envoy. Authorities say they were offering risky cosmetic treatments without U.S. licenses, and prosecutors allege Araujo had both the means and intent…