The former Brazilian leader has been detained after authorities found he posed a definite escape threat while under domestic detention.
The ex-president was found guilty of orchestrating a armed takeover in September and sentenced more than a 27-year term in prison, but he was staying under house arrest pending legal challenges.
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice the presiding justice said the action to imprison the septuagenarian politician was a preventative measure after "new facts" came to light.
This involved attempting to break his electronic bracelet and a summons to a public vigil that could enable a chance to flee".
Court Filing Details Escape Concerns
In a paperwork permitting the arrest, Justice Moraes said data from the unit overseeing his home detention suggested the former leader's aim to disable the electronic ankle bracelet to guarantee victory in his getaway".
This, it said, would be "facilitated by the chaos caused by the protest called by his offspring.
His son, Flávio Bolsonaro, who holds office as a congressional representative, called for a gathering of his backers near the former president's residence to take place on Saturday night.
His son wrote on digital networks on the previous day: "Are you going to fight for your country, or observe everything from your mobile device there on your settee? I invite you to battle with us."
He said the gathering would be so followers could seek divine intervention for his well-being and for the restoration of democratic rule in our land."
Diplomatic Refuge Fears
Part of Justice Moraes's ruling was the chance of Bolsonaro's transfer to diplomatic missions near the dwelling, considering that the inquiries revealed a record of planning to seek refuge through a embassy office", a statement said.
The judicial paperwork underscores that the American diplomatic mission in the capital, Brasilia, is positioned around 13km from Bolsonaro's home.
Worldwide Consequences
His judicial problems have drawn the ire of fellow conservative nationalist American leader Trump, leading him to enact a half-rate duty on imports of Brazilian goods.
Bolsonaro is being detained in a Federal Police station in Brazil's capital city and will undergo a detention review on the following day.
Latest Court Petitions
It was only on the previous day that the former president's lawyers asked the Top Court to authorize him to complete his entire prison term under home confinement, with tracking devices.
They also requested that the former president be allowed to exit his dwelling for medical care, saying he required regular treatment for pulmonary infections and other ailments.
Background on Conviction
Bolsonaro was convicted of heading a scheme aimed at keeping him in power after he was defeated in the 2022 election to his left-wing rival, President Lula.
Supreme Court justices said that he had knowledge of a plan which encompassed plans to kill Lula and his vice-presidential running mate, his vice-presidential candidate, and to arrest and execute Justice Moraes - the Supreme Court justice who has been overseeing his judicial proceedings.
The conspiracy was thwarted because it failed to get the endorsement of the armed forces officials. His successor was took office without incident on the first day of 2023.
But a following week, on 8 January, numerous his followers invaded and destroyed government buildings in the national capital, the capital city.
The police intervened and around approximately 1,500 persons were detained.
The justices found that the rioters had been provoked by the former president whose scheme, they said, was for the country's army to take action, restore order and reinstate his authority.
At the time, his attorneys called the over 27-year sentence "absurdly excessive.
He was also banned from seeking elected position until twenty-sixty - eight years later after the completion of his term.
The ex-leader called the court case a targeted investigation" and said it was aimed at blocking him competing in the 2026 presidential election.
