Bolsonaro has been taken into custody after authorities found he posed a serious risk of fleeing while under home confinement.
The former head of state was convicted of plotting a government overthrow in September and sentenced more than 27 years in jail, but he was staying under confinement pending court reviews.
Top Judicial Official Justice Moraes said the decision to arrest the elderly politician was a safety action after recent developments were revealed.
This involved attempting to break his electronic bracelet and a invitation to a public vigil that could facilitate a chance to flee".
Judicial Records Show Flight Fears
In a paperwork permitting the custody, Justice Moraes said data from the unit overseeing his home detention suggested the ex-president's plan to remove the surveillance device to secure accomplishment in his getaway".
This, it said, would be assisted by the chaos caused by the gathering called by his offspring.
His child, his son Flávio, who serves as a congressional representative, called for a meeting of his backers near Bolsonaro's home to take place on Saturday night.
The senator wrote on online platforms on last Friday: Will you battle for your homeland, or observe everything from your mobile device there on your sofa? I urge you to fight with us."
He said the demonstration would be so followers could offer prayers for his physical condition and for the reestablishment of democratic governance in our nation."
Foreign Shelter Risks
Part of Justice Moraes's ruling was the potential of his move to diplomatic missions near the home, considering that the inquiries revealed a background of organizing to ask for protection through a diplomatic representation", a declaration said.
The judicial paperwork highlights that the American diplomatic mission in the national capital, the capital city, is situated around 8 miles from his dwelling.
International Reactions
The former president's legal troubles have provoked anger from fellow populist conservative American leader Donald Trump, causing him to impose a 50% tariff on imports of Brazilian goods.
He is being detained in a federal law enforcement building in the capital and will have a detention review on the following day.
Recent Judicial Appeals
It was only on last Friday that the his legal team asked the Supreme Court to permit him to serve his whole jail sentence under house arrest, with digital surveillance.
They also requested that he be permitted to exit his dwelling for healthcare, saying he required regular treatment for pulmonary infections and other health problems.
Details of Guilty Verdict
Bolsonaro was determined responsible of orchestrating a conspiracy aimed at retaining his authority after he was defeated in the presidential race to his political opponent, President Lula.
Supreme Court justices said that he was aware of a plot which encompassed plans to murder Lula and his VP candidate, Geraldo Alckmin, and to arrest and execute Alexandre de Moraes - the top judicial official who has been presiding over his judicial proceedings.
The conspiracy was stopped because it didn't receive the backing of the armed forces officials. Lula was sworn in without problem on 1 January 2023.
But a following week, on the eighth of January, thousands of his followers invaded and destroyed government buildings in the capital, Brazil's capital.
The law enforcement took action and around 1,500 people were taken into custody.
The magistrates found that the protesters had been provoked by Bolsonaro whose plan, they said, was for the Brazilian military to step in, reestablish control and bring him back to power.
At the moment, the legal team called the 27 years and three months sentence extremely harsh.
He was also prohibited from seeking elected position until the year 2060 - eight years after the conclusion of his imprisonment.
The one-time head of state called the court case a targeted investigation" and said it was aimed at blocking him running in the 2026 presidential election.
