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Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça Accuses Colleague Alexandre de Moraes of 'Distorting' Police Reports in Deepening Institutional Crisis
An open war between two Supreme Court Justices in Brazil is escalating, with Justice Mendonça filing a motion that accuses Justice Moraes of using distorted Federal Police reports against him.
Lula Government Asserts Regulatory Power with Tech Lawsuit, Fires Bolsonaro Son
Brazil’s government took sharp action Monday, firing Eduardo Bolsonaro from the Federal Police and suing Discord for R$500 million over child safety failures.
Brazil Fires Eduardo Bolsonaro From Federal Police Role for 'Abandonment of Office'
Brazil's Ministry of Justice dismissed former Deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro from his permanent Federal Police post, compounding a recent criminal conviction and loss of his legislative seat.
Brazil Justice Ministry Dismisses Eduardo Bolsonaro from Federal Police Post
Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of the former president, was dismissed from his Federal Police clerk position for abandoning office.
Technical Glitch Stalls STF Access to Key 500GB Vorcaro Phone Data in Brazil's Banking Scandal
STF Ministers André Mendonça and Luiz Fux reported technical difficulties accessing the full cell phone data of jailed ex-banker Daniel Vorcaro, deepening a crisis within Brazil's highest court.
Photo Links Brazil’s Prosecutor General to Banker Under Financial Investigation
A photo found by Federal Police on the phone of an arrested banker shows Brazil's Prosecutor General Paulo Gonet at a private event sponsored by the banker's firm.
Bolsonaro Challenger Flávio Bolsonaro Under Investigation in Major Brazil Bank Scandal
Presidential candidate and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro is under Federal Police investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering linked to the collapsed Banco Master.
STF Minister Blocks Federal Police Search Warrant Against Brazilian Gubernatorial Candidate ACM Neto
Supreme Federal Tribunal Minister Kassio Nunes Marques blocked a search warrant request against Bahia gubernatorial candidate ACM Neto in an R$80 million corruption probe.
Gilmar Mendes Accuses Fellow Justice of 'Secret Pact' in Federal Police Chief's Removal, Deepening STF Crisis
Brazil's Supreme Court is mired in crisis after Justice Gilmar Mendes accused the Second Panel president, Luiz Fux, of a 'prior understanding' to hastily uphold the removal of Federal Police Director-General Andrei Rodrigues.
Brazil Supreme Court Judge Moraes Faces Unprecedented Investigation Over Banker Ties
The Supreme Federal Court (STF) is voting on whether to investigate Justice Alexandre de Moraes over his relationship with Daniel Vorcaro, former owner of the failed Banco Master.
Supreme Court Crisis Deepens as Minister Mendonça Sat on Key Fraud Probe Request for Six Months
Federal Police documents reveal STF Minister André Mendonça held a request since March to access COAF reports on payments to a high-ranking authority in the R$17 billion Vorcaro fraud case.
‘Phantom’ Treasurer Allegedly Moved R$83 Million for Bolsonaro Film Ally’s NGO
Federal Police are investigating Karina da Gama, producer of the pro-Bolsonaro film ‘Dark Horse,’ after her NGO's official treasurer—an electrician—claimed he only lent his identity to the organization that handled R$83 million and received a suspended R$108 million public contract.
Brazil’s Supreme Court to Vote on Federal Police Probe Into Justice Alexandre de Moraes
Brazil’s highest court will hold a tense plenary session on Tuesday to determine whether to open an official investigation into Justice Alexandre de Moraes over his alleged links to a disgraced ex-banker.
Brazil STF Crisis Deepens as Justice Zanin Demands Full Access to Banker’s Cell Phone Data Ahead of Vote on Moraes Case
STF Justice Cristiano Zanin ordered the Federal Police to deliver the complete cell phone data of former banker Daniel Vorcaro to his office, intensifying a conflict at Brazil's Supreme Court over an investigation involving Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
Federal Deputy Targeted by Police for Alleged Influence Peddling, Highlighting Judicial Corruption Fears
A Federal Police operation targeted Cezinha de Madureira, a close ally of an STF Minister, over allegations of charging high fees to influence judicial outcomes, confirming a direct link to the Master financial scandal.
STF Justice Dino Lifts Secrecy on Graft Probe, Alleges Bolsonaro Biopic Funding Link to Federal Deputy Frias and PCC
Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Flávio Dino released documents alleging a R$2 million graft scheme involving federal deputy Mário Frias, public funds, and a potential link to the PCC crime faction.
Federal Police Detail R$7 Billion Fraud Scheme Involving Banco Master and State-Owned BRB
A massive alleged financial fraud at Banco Master, involving R$7 billion in fake payroll loans and exposure for a state bank, has ensnared a top Brazilian Senator.
Lula Urges Transparency as Unsealed PF Reports Deepen Brazil’s ‘Master Case’ Judicial Scandal
President Lula has called for full disclosure in the 'Master Case,' a spiraling financial investigation that now involves the alleged close relationship between a collapsed bank's owner and a powerful Supreme Court Justice.
Brazil Police Report Details Candidate Flávio Bolsonaro’s Direct Contact With Disgraced Banker Daniel Vorcaro
A Federal Police report reveals presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro pressed former Banco Master CEO Daniel Vorcaro for payments to finance the film 'Dark Horse' about his father, Jair Bolsonaro.
Federal Police Allege Banco Master Used 'Document Factory' in $1.4 Billion Payroll Loan Fraud
A massive financial scandal in Brazil centers on Banco Master and its owner, Daniel Vorcaro, with federal police finding evidence of a "document factory" used to create R$7.15 billion in fictitious loans that were later resold to a state-owned bank, sparking a judicial-political crisis.
Supreme Court Crisis Deepens as Justice Mendonça Orders Removal of Federal Police Chief
A single-judge decision by Justice André Mendonça to remove Brazil’s Federal Police director-general has sparked an institutional crisis, forcing the STF President to intervene.
Brazil Police Conclude ‘Fraudulent Management’ in BRB’s R$17.5 Billion Banco Master Deals
Brazil's Federal Police concluded that former directors of the state-controlled BRB bank committed fraud in the purchase of R$17.5 billion in credit portfolios.
Federal Police Report Alleges Central Bank Official Acted as ‘Informal Consultant’ to Disgraced Banker in Master Scandal
A newly-released Federal Police report alleges a high-ranking Central Bank official advised Banco Master's former owner, Daniel Vorcaro, on regulatory strategy.
Brazil Federal Police Report Links Supreme Court Justice Toffoli to Banker's Offshore Fund
A leaked Federal Police report alleges Supreme Court Justice Dias Toffoli may be the beneficiary of a R$35 million offshore fund transfer from former Banco Master controller Daniel Vorcaro.
Federal Police Tie Bolsonaro Sons to Financial Investigation in R$7 Billion Banking Scandal
New reports from the Federal Police and Public Prosecutor's Office allege a direct link between the sons of former President Jair Bolsonaro and a major banking fraud case.
Unsealed Police Reports Detail Central Bank Supervisors' Role in Daniel Vorcaro Corruption Scheme
Federal Police reports unsealed by the Supreme Court reveal that high-ranking Central Bank supervisors acted as 'informal consultants' for the ex-banker at the heart of the Banco Master scandal, receiving travel and payments for insider help.
Supreme Court and Central Bank Integrity Rocked by Brazil's Banco Master Corruption Scandal
Federal Police reports exposed an alleged influence-peddling scheme linking failed Banco Master owner Daniel Vorcaro, Central Bank officials, and the family of STF Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
Supreme Court Probe Into Flávio Bolsonaro's Film Financing Rocks Brazil Election Campaign
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the former president, is under Federal Police investigation for alleged corruption in financing his father's biopic.
Brazil’s STF President Fachin Intervenes to Quell Judicial Crisis and Remove Alexandre de Moraes from Key Inquiry
Supreme Federal Court President Edson Fachin took decisive action to stabilize the STF amid an unprecedented judicial crisis, removing Justice Alexandre de Moraes as rapporteur for the controversial "Fake News" inquiry and stabilizing the Federal Police command.
Brazil Federal Police Target Bolsonaro Ally Mário Frias in R$2 Million Fund Diversion Probe
Federal Police executed 49 warrants in a probe targeting Deputy Mário Frias for allegedly diverting R$2 million in public funds to finance a film about Jair Bolsonaro.