For the second consecutive day, lawyer visits Daniel Vorcaro at the Federal Police, in Brasília
Lawyer Sérgio Leonardo visited banker Daniel Vorcaro for the second consecutive day as Vorcaro faces serious allegations including financial crimes and possible private militia actions.
Former Central Bank Director Linked to Master Suspected of Data Manipulation to Evade Internal Audits
Former Central Bank director Paulo Sérgio Neves de Souza is under suspicion for manipulating information regarding Banco Master to mislead internal investigations.
Vorcaro's brother-in-law received R$ 485 million from a company investigated by the Federal Police in the Master case
Fabiano Zettel, brother-in-law of Daniel Vorcaro from Banco Master, received R$ 485 million from Super Empreendimentos, a company under investigation for its alleged connections to a private militia and public agents.
Connections with Vorcaro pressure Toffoli in the STF; understand the suspicions
Concerns about STF Minister Dias Toffoli's connections with Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, are increasing amidst a Federal Police investigation into financial crimes related to a resort linked to Toffoli's family.
Consultancy linked to Nunes Marques' son received R$ 6.6 million from Master and R$ 11.3 million from JBS
A tax consultancy tied to the son of Brazilian Supreme Court minister Kassio Nunes Marques received significant payments from Banco Master and JBS, raising questions about the legality and origin of these funds.
Gilmar insists on embarrassing shielding of Toffoli
The article discusses Minister Gilmar Mendes' controversial measures to protect his judicial colleagues from impeachment amid a scandal involving the Supreme Court and financial ties with a former banker.
Daily Summary of JN: Gilmar Mendes votes to maintain the imprisonment of Daniel Vorcaro; owner of Banco Master signs confidentiality agreement with PGR and PF and opens door for plea bargain
The Brazilian Supreme Court unanimously upheld the imprisonment of banker Daniel Vorcaro, with Minister Gilmar Mendes emphasizing the importance of judicial restraint while also noting concerns about the process.
Analysis: Who will define Vorcaro's plea bargain is the system
The outcome of Daniel Vorcaro's plea deal will depend more on the institutional, legal, and investigative systems than on Vorcaro himself.
BC resists giving more time for BRB to present solution for losses with Master case
The Central Bank of Brazil is reluctant to grant the Bank of Brasília additional time to address losses stemming from fraudulent transactions with Banco Master.
Master Case: Daniel Vorcaro is transferred from prison to the Federal Police Superintendency
Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, was recently transferred from a maximum-security prison to the Superintendency of the Federal Police in Brasília following a request from his lawyer.
PGR's partnership with PF in Vorcaro's plea will prevent 'leaks and lies,' say STF ministers
The signing of a confidentiality agreement between the owner of Banco Master, Daniel Vorcaro, the Federal Police, and the Attorney General’s Office aims to ensure truthful collaboration and prevent information leaks during his plea negotiations.
Daniel Vorcaro signs confidentiality agreement to begin collaboration
Former banker Daniel Vorcaro has signed a confidentiality agreement as the first step towards negotiating a plea bargaining deal in the Master Bank fraud investigation.
Vorcaro to stay in a cell similar to the one occupied by Bolsonaro at the Federal Police in Brasília
Banker Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, is set to be held in a cell akin to the one occupied by former president Jair Bolsonaro during his detention at the Federal Police in Brasília.
Mendonça authorized transfer to facilitate testimonies and plea bargain attempt
The transfer of Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, to a federal police facility was authorized to ease his upcoming testimonies and discussions about a plea deal.
Vorcaro will be transferred to the federal police headquarters to discuss a plea bargain
Daniel Vorcaro, the owner of Banco Master, will be moved from prison to the Federal Police headquarters as he negotiates a plea deal.
Ethics Committee opens process to analyze complaint against Campos Neto in the Master case
The Public Ethics Commission has initiated a process to examine a complaint regarding former Central Bank president Roberto Campos Neto's alleged negligence in overseeing Banco Master.
Martha Graeff was surprised by the scandal and felt deceived by Vorcaro, says defense
Model Martha Graeff expressed feelings of shock and betrayal following the scandal involving banker Daniel Vorcaro, according to her legal defense.
Under pressure from the Master case, Moraes is praised by Gilmar Mendes and Edson Fachin on the ninth anniversary at the STF
Supreme Court ministers praised Alexandre de Moraes for his nine years of service amid ongoing scrutiny related to the Master case.
Vorcaro's brother-in-law transferred R$ 41 million to Lagoinha unit closed after operation against Master
Fabiano Zettel, brother-in-law of Banco Master owner Daniel Vorcaro, transferred R$ 40.9 million to a Lagoinha church unit amid ongoing investigations into the bank.
Vorcaro discussed registering assets in the name of his ex-girlfriend in negotiation for a R$ 490 million house
Daniel Vorcaro, a former banker, suggested transferring couple's assets to his ex-girlfriend's name while negotiating a high-end property purchase in Miami.
Banco Master, opposition and government
The article discusses the political implications of the Banco Master scandal involving right-wing politicians and the judiciary in Brazil, while notably distancing the Lula government from the affair.
BRB requests more time from the Central Bank to present solutions for Master case deficit
BRB (Banco de Brasília) has requested an extension from the Central Bank to announce its 2025 results and propose solutions to address the deficit caused by fraudulent transactions involving Banco Master.
Vorcaro does not want to involve STF in plea bargaining
Former banker Daniel Vorcaro does not intend to include Supreme Court justices in his potential plea bargain regarding the fraudulent management of Banco Master.
Esh Capital manager claims Tanure was one of the true owners of Master
Vladimir Timerman from Esh Capital testified that Nelson Tanure was one of the real owners of Banco Master, depicting Daniel Vorcaro as a mere front for the actual ownership.
MPT investigates Caixa for downgrading managers who blocked deal with Master
The Brazilian Labor Prosecution Office is investigating Caixa Econômica Federal for downgrading employees after they opposed a significant investment deal.
Federal Police asks Mendonça for 60 more days to conclude inquiry into Master and BRB
The Federal Police of Brazil has requested a 60-day extension from Minister André Mendonça to complete an inquiry into alleged fraud concerning the attempted purchase of Banco Master by BRB.
Federal Police requests extension of the investigation into the Master case
The Federal Police of Brazil has requested an extension from Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Federal Court to continue investigating the Master case involving Banco Master.
CPI of Organized Crime approves summons for Vorcaro's ex-fiancée, Martha Graeff
The Organized Crime Parliamentary Commission (CPI) has summoned Martha Graeff, the ex-fiancée of Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, amidst ongoing investigations into loan irregularities.
Judge recognizes evidence of billion-dollar embezzlement at Banco Master and prevents asset transfer
A judge in São Paulo has issued a restraining order to prevent the transfer of assets connected to Banco Master amidst allegations of billion-dollar embezzlement involving the bank's controller, Daniel Vorcaro.
If Vorcaro Wants to Talk
Daniel Vorcaro, the owner of the now-defunct Banco Master, is reportedly moving towards a plea deal after replacing his attorney, signaling potential cooperation with authorities.
Federal Police begins analyzing CPMI material on the breach of confidentiality of Daniel Vorcaro
The Federal Police of Brazil has initiated an analysis of materials from the INSS CPMI concerning the breach of confidentiality involving Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master.
Delata, Vorcaro, delata!
This article humorously addresses the need for the owner of Banco Master to provide more transparency.
Vorcaro allegedly used money from Master to finance art collection in the USA, says liquidator
The liquidator of Banco Master has provided details to a U.S. court on how former banker Daniel Vorcaro allegedly utilized bank funds to purchase high-value artworks.
BRB only indicated 'suspicious movements' of Master to COAF after Vorcaro was arrested; relationship between banks began in 2021
The Brasília Bank (BRB) reported suspicious transactions linked to Banco Master after the arrest of businessman Daniel Vorcaro.
MP requests TCU to investigate Master loan to Motta's sister-in-law
The Brazilian Public Ministry has asked the TCU to investigate a substantial loan from Banco Master to the sister-in-law of the President of the Chamber of Deputies, raising concerns about possible public funding.
Central Bank decrees liquidation of Master group's institution under special regime
The Central Bank of Brazil has declared the liquidation of Banco Master Múltiplo, which had been under special administration since November.
BC announces liquidation of Banco Master Múltiplo, previously under special administration
The Central Bank of Brazil has announced the extrajudicial liquidation of Banco Master Múltiplo due to its irrecoverable insolvency.
Mendonça prohibits the INSS CPI from accessing confidential documents of Vorcaro
Brazil's Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has blocked access to confidential documents related to Daniel Vorcaro, the owner of Banco Master, that were sent to the INSS parliamentary inquiry.
The resistance of certain sectors to institutional degeneration causes perplexity
The article discusses the relationship between public opinion and the legitimacy of supreme courts in Brazil, focusing on how political actors respond to judicial decisions.
Understand how the owner of Banco Master profited over R$ 440 million in suspicious operations with Reag funds
Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, allegedly profited over R$ 440 million through suspicious transactions involving Reag Investimentos funds.
The right could win the election for breaking a bank
The article discusses how the Brazilian right might benefit politically from their involvement in the collapse of Banco Master.
Government will tighten carbon market rules after fraud at Master, says secretary; watch
The Brazilian government plans to strengthen regulations in the carbon market to prevent environmental fraud similar to that perpetrated by companies linked to Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master.
Supreme Court decides to keep banker Daniel Vorcaro in jail
The Brazilian Supreme Court has upheld the preventive detention of Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, amid ongoing investigations into a criminal group.
Mendonça and Fux vote to keep Vorcaro, from Master, in jail
Ministers André Mendonça and Luiz Fux voted to maintain the preventive detention of Daniel Vorcaro from Banco Master during a virtual session of Brazil's Supreme Court.
Master Case: Second Chamber of the STF Analyzes Preventive Detention of Daniel Vorcaro; Understand
The Second Chamber of Brazil's STF will deliberate on the preventive detention of Daniel Vorcaro, the owner of Banco Master, linked to financial crimes and undue payments.
Vorcaro's Brother-in-law Invested R$ 26 Million in Resort Fund Linked to Toffoli
Fabiano Zettel, brother-in-law of Daniel Vorcaro, invested R$ 26 million in a fund associated with the minister of the Brazilian Supreme Court, Dias Toffoli.
The eventual release of Vorcaro by the STF hinders the possibility of plea bargaining, says PF
The Federal Police express concerns that Daniel Vorcaro's potential release from prison may jeopardize opportunities for him to cooperate in ongoing investigations.
Daily summary from JN: war in the Middle East forces Brazilian government to eliminate diesel taxes; Zanin denies request to compel Congress to install CPI on Banco Master
The Brazilian government responded to the Middle East conflict by eliminating diesel taxes and imposing taxes on oil exports, amidst escalating tensions following comments from Iranian leaders.
Cristiano Zanin, from the Supreme Court, denies request to compel the Chamber to install the CPI of Banco Master
Supreme Court Minister Cristiano Zanin denied a request to force the Chamber of Deputies to establish a CPI investigating Banco Master.
Refit, from Ricardo Magro, made a R$1.4 billion operation with Master and says it suffered a default
The Fit Group claims to have suffered a default from Banco Master involving R$ 1.4 billion in currency exchange operations.