New Delhi, July 18 -- The police operation was authorised by Brazil's Supreme Court, which has drawn criticism from US President Donald Trump, who claims there is a "witch hunt" against Bolsonaro and his supporters, the report said.In first comments after being ordered to wear an ankle monitor, cease all communication with his son and diplomats, and stop using social media, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday slammed the country's top court and said its orders aimed to humiliate him.

"I have never thought of fleeing Brazil," the former president was quoted as saying by Reuters, adding that his next steps "depend on lawyers".

According to a Bloomberg report, which cited local press, police carried out search warrants agai...