# Brisbane Car Heist and Bail Battle | Brisbane News

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Published: 2026-07-13T05:14:54+00:00
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A Brisbane man, Rodrigo Sato, 45, faces serious charges for allegedly leading an international ring that stole luxury Toyota SUVs in Queensland, planning to ship them to the UAE. Police caught him after stolen LandCruisers were spotted heading to a wrecking yard, and prosecutors claim they used sophisticated methods to bypass car security. The defense argues the case relies heavily on circumstantial evidence — notably Portuguese-language texts found on a phone at his rental property — and asked for bail with an electronic tracker. Prosecutors countered that he’s a flight risk due to his Brazilian family and short-term visa. After weighing the risks, the judge granted bail under strict conditions, including finding a place to live — meaning Sato isn’t free yet, but the case is far from over. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/49b38557932d4341

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