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National & Local

Somalia: Somalia Police Reshuffle in Bay Region Highlights Rift With Southwest State

The Somali federal police command has reshuffled leadership in the Bay region amid rising insecurity and political tensions with the Southwest State administration.

Mar 23 • 05:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Paid, Passed': PF reveals how fraud schemes in public competitions operated

A Federal Police investigation has uncovered a fraud scheme in public competitions in Brazil, involving bribery and collusion from police officers.

Mar 23 • 01:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Government again attempts to change the security of officials, but Cristina's bodyguard remains in charge of protecting ex-presidents

The Argentine government is considering changes to the security protocols for government officials, yet the bodyguard of former President Cristina Kirchner continues to oversee security for ex-presidents.

Mar 22 • 20:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mendonça authorizes the Federal Police to auction 10 luxury cars and motorcycles seized in investigation about INSS; see list

Brazilian Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has authorized the Federal Police to auction luxury vehicles seized in a federal investigation into illegal pension deductions.

Mar 22 • 16:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Woman police officer shot in the head in Santa Fe: investigating whether her teenage son fired the shot

A Federal Police officer in Argentina was shot dead in her home, with her 15-year-old son being the main suspect in the case.

Mar 22 • 15:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Passenger arrested with 430 weight loss drugs and illegal anabolic steroids at Foz do Iguaçu airport

A passenger was arrested at Foz do Iguaçu International Airport for attempting to board with 430 units of illegal medications, including weight loss drugs and anabolic steroids, smuggled from Paraguay.

Mar 22 • 13:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police sets up International Security Center for COP15 in Campo Grande

The Brazilian Federal Police inaugurated an International Police Cooperation Center in Campo Grande to ensure security for the upcoming COP15 conference.

Mar 22 • 13:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Moraes orders the arrest of accountant suspected of violating fiscal confidentiality of relatives of authorities

Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the preventive arrest of Washington Travassos de Azevedo, who is alleged to have been one of the masterminds behind a criminal organization that sold confidential data of Brazilian authorities and their families.

Mar 22 • 00:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Four people are arrested with R$ 2.7 million in cash in a bank branch in Recife

Four individuals were arrested in Recife on suspicion of money laundering, with R$ 2.73 million in cash seized by federal authorities.

Mar 21 • 20:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 21 • 19:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Who are the investigated in the PF operation against fraud in public competitions

A Federal Police operation in Brazil is investigating fraud schemes in public competitions, leading to multiple arrests and search warrants across several states.

Mar 21 • 19:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lawyer linked to Lula criticizes Federal Police while defending Lulinha: 'They shoot the arrow and paint the target'

Marco Aurélio Carvalho, a lawyer connected to President Lula, criticizes the Federal Police's investigation into Lulinha, arguing it lacks validity and condemning leaks about the case.

Mar 21 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fugitive wanted for multiple crimes arrested by Federal Police in Volta Redonda

A man wanted for various crimes, including corruption of minors and drug trafficking, was arrested by the Federal Police in Volta Redonda.

Mar 21 • 13:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 21 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 21 • 02:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

State Police: Review FAAC Sharing Formula, Soludo Tells FG

Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo urges the Nigerian Federal Government to revise the revenue-sharing formula to support the establishment of state police in response to rising insecurity.

Mar 21 • 00:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daniel Vorcaro signs confidentiality agreement with PGR and PF and opens the way for plea bargain

Banker Daniel Vorcaro has agreed to a confidentiality term with Brazil's Attorney General's Office and Federal Police while in custody, paving the way for a potential plea deal regarding financial and corruption crimes.

Mar 20 • 23:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SSP-SP studies the creation of a Delegacy for Crimes Against Animals in Santos

The São Paulo State Public Safety Department is considering the establishment of a police unit dedicated to investigating crimes against animals in Santos, a proposal initiated by a local NGO and a federal deputy.

Mar 20 • 20:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Minister and APS lay cornerstone for the new headquarters of the Federal Police in the Port of Santos and announce construction of new public berths

The cornerstone for the new Federal Police headquarters in Santos was laid, along with announcements for new public berth constructions.

Mar 20 • 19:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police analyzes material and details new irregularities in works at the Parque das Águas in Cambuquira, MG

The Federal Police of Brazil is investigating new irregularities related to a corruption scheme involving construction works at the Parque das Águas in Cambuquira, MG.

Mar 20 • 17:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Procon files complaint with Federal Police to investigate fuel price hikes in MA

Procon in Maranhão has lodged a complaint with the Federal Police seeking an investigation into rising fuel prices in the state.

Mar 20 • 17:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'It's not a pension': club targeted by the Federal Police for trafficking of women required a fine for those who 'didn't work'

A club in Santa Catarina, Brazil, was raided by the Federal Police for trafficking women for sexual exploitation, where a fine was imposed on those who did not participate in work.

Mar 20 • 13:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal police officer hit by arrow during operation against illegal mining in indigenous land of RR; PHOTOS

A federal police officer was injured by an arrow during an operation aimed at combating illegal mining in indigenous territory in Roraima, Brazil.

Mar 20 • 12:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand why passport issuance is suspended and there is no forecast to resume it in Rio Grande do Sul

Passport issuance and renewal are suspended in Rio Grande do Sul due to a strike by Federal Police delegates, with no timeline for resuming services.

Mar 20 • 12:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fund cited in report R$ 5 billion in Master letters, double that detected by the Federal Police

A report reveals that the Master bank acquired over R$ 5 billion through financial letters, significantly more than the R$ 2.3 billion identified by federal investigations.

Mar 20 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police aim at international trafficking scheme of women for sexual exploitation in SC

The Federal Police of Brazil launched an operation against the international trafficking of women for sexual exploitation in Santa Catarina following a report from a Paraguayan woman.

Mar 20 • 11:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police sees Vorcaro's brother-in-law as a key piece in the investigation and analyzes payments linked to politicians

The Federal Police is investigating financial transactions revealed in messages between banker Daniel Vorcaro and his brother-in-law, Fabiano Zettel, concerning potential irregularities involving politicians.

Mar 20 • 10:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary #1908: Vorcaro transferred to the Federal Police and opens the way for plea bargaining; IRS releases 2026 income tax program; Ozempic patent falls; Autumn will have above-average temperatures; Lollapalooza begins with eclectic first day

Vorcaro's transfer to the Federal Police marks a potential opening for plea bargaining, while other updates highlight developments in Brazil's income tax program, Ozempic patent situation, weather expectations for autumn, and the kick-off of Lollapalooza 2026.

Mar 20 • 09:48 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Federal Police: Man allegedly sexually harassed underage girl in S-Bahn

A 58-year-old man is accused of attempting to kiss an underage girl while traveling on a Munich S-Bahn train.

Mar 20 • 09:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police says federal judge had 'network of illicit influences' in the Government of Espírito Santo

The Federal Police of Brazil has revealed evidence suggesting that federal judge Macário Júdice Neto had a 'network of illicit influences' within the Espírito Santo government.

Mar 20 • 07:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary of JN: Daniel Vorcaro is transferred from prison to the Superintendency of the Federal Police; Trump claims he will not send ground troops to Iran

Daniel Vorcaro has been transferred from prison to the Federal Police Superintendency, while Trump asserts that he will not deploy ground troops to Iran amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 20 • 01:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 20 • 00:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 19 • 23:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Highway Police officer from PA is arrested on suspicion of receiving R$ 50,000 to take an exam for a candidate in the PM contest of Tocantins

A Federal Highway Police officer in Brazil has been arrested for allegedly accepting R$ 50,000 to sit an exam on behalf of a candidate in a military police recruitment test.

Mar 19 • 23:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Negotiation of Vorcaro's Plea Bargain Attempt Will Be with PF and PGR

Daniel Vorcaro's negotiation for a plea bargain is underway, involving both the Federal Police and the Attorney General's Office in Brazil.

Mar 19 • 22:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro signs confidentiality agreement; Mendonça denies house arrest and transfers banker to the Federal Police

Brazilian banker Daniel Vorcaro has signed a confidentiality agreement with the Prosecutor's Office while his request for house arrest has been denied by Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Court.

Mar 19 • 22:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Amid negotiations with Vorcaro, STF may reconsider the possibility of PF closing plea deals on its own

The Brazilian Supreme Court is contemplating whether the Federal Police can independently finalize plea agreements without the approval of the Public Prosecutor's Office, sparked by the case of banker Daniel Vorcaro.

Mar 19 • 22:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 19 • 22:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Defense of businesswoman friend of Lulinha tells STF that PF made an error in report that raises suspicion of bribery via travel agency

The defense of Roberta Luchsinger claims that a Police Federal report alleging suspicious payments connected to her and Lulinha contains errors.

Mar 19 • 22:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 19 • 21:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 19 • 21:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Transfer of Vorcaro to the PF Superintendent Indicates that the Plea Bargain Process Has Already Begun

The transfer of banker Daniel Vorcaro to the Federal Police's superintendent indicates that he is likely to start cooperating with authorities through a plea bargain.

Mar 19 • 21:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mendonça authorizes the transfer of Daniel Vorcaro to the PF Superintendency in Brasília

Banker Daniel Vorcaro is set to be transferred from the Federal Penitentiary in Brasília to the Federal Police Superintendency following an authorization from Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Federal Court.

Mar 19 • 21:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Garbage collectors find 30 kg of marijuana in a trash bag in the DF; police investigate if disposal was to avoid arrest

Authorities in Brazil are investigating after 30 kilograms of marijuana were discovered in a trash bag by garbage collectors in Ceilândia, in the Federal District.

Mar 19 • 20:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Helicopters, escorts and 200 PRF police: what the security will be like for COP-15 in MS

COP-15, scheduled for March 23-29 in Campo Grande, will implement extensive security measures, including the mobilization of 200 federal police officers for protecting dignitaries and managing traffic.

Mar 19 • 19:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Students, third-party worker and teachers report man for harassment inside UFPI

Students and staff at the Federal University of Piauí allege harassment and violence during a university event, leading to police involvement.

Mar 19 • 19:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation targets suspect of violent crimes, seizes weapons and nearly 300 rounds of ammunition in Governador Valadares

A joint operation by civil and federal police in Brazil led to the seizure of firearms and ammunition from a suspect involved in violent crimes.

Mar 19 • 19:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sniffer dog helps police arrest man with 15 slabs of marijuana in downtown Manaus

A Federal Revenue sniffer dog led to the arrest of a 32-year-old man who was caught with 15 slabs of marijuana in downtown Manaus.

Mar 19 • 18:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF recovers car stolen almost 20 years ago in Fortaleza

A vehicle stolen in 2007 in Fortaleza was recovered by the Federal Highway Police (PRF) in Caicó, Brazil, after nearly two decades.

Mar 19 • 17:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of being the final beneficiary of the INSS scheme negotiates plea deal with the Federal Police

Businessman Maurício Camisotti, arrested since last year for suspected involvement in INSS frauds, is negotiating a plea deal with the Federal Police as part of the ongoing investigation into the fraud scheme.

Mar 19 • 17:34 UTC

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