Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was taken into federal custody on Saturday, just hours before supporters were expected to gather for a vigil outside his residence, according to his representatives. 

The move ends his period of house arrest as he continues challenging a Supreme Court ruling that found him guilty of attempting to orchestrate a coup.

Bolsonaro’s lawyer, Celso Vilardi, confirmed that authorities detained the former leader but didn't elaborate. 

Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered the arrest of Bolsonaro on Saturday, claiming he was trying to escape house arrest. 

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes said he violated his ankle monitor at 0:08 a.m of Saturday. 

“That information shows the intent of the convict to break the ankle monitoring to assure his escape is successful, which would be made easier by the confusion that would be caused by a demonstration organized by his son,” the justice said.