A 54-year-old man in Novo Oriente, Brazil, has been arrested for allegedly imprisoning and sexually abusing his wife, seven children, and mother-in-law for 20 years.

The case came to light when one daughter escaped and informed authorities.

The wife, 40, lived in isolation, only leaving the house for benefits, always accompanied by the suspect.

The seven children, aged 3 to 22, were victims of abuse, while the mother-in-law reportedly died from neglect.

The man allegedly drilled holes in walls to spy on his daughters and forced them to have abortions.

Following the daughter's report, a month-long investigation led to the man's arrest.

He faces charges including false imprisonment, rape of a vulnerable person, psychological violence, abortion, and concealment of a corpse.

He denies the charges, and the investigation is ongoing.