Idoso que teve cabelo e barba tingidos em troca de doação nega amizade com empresário: 'Um amigo vai fazer o que ele fez?'

An 83-year-old homeless man in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, has denied any friendship with a local businessman who dyed his hair and beard red in exchange for donations. The elderly man stated that a true friend would not have subjected him to such an act, which he felt was degrading and done while he was disoriented. He expressed shame and regret over the incident, which occurred in May and gained widespread attention after a video surfaced on Sunday. The man, who is known to social services and has a history of drug use, was later found with his hair and beard cut short, having removed all traces of the dye.

The incident highlights concerns about the exploitation and dignity of vulnerable individuals, prompting an investigation into whether the businessman's actions constitute a crime.