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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Indications of involvement of servers in the Master case create a climate of dejection at the BC

Indications of involvement by ex-Central Bank officials in a bribery case have led to concern and dismay among staff members over the institution's reputation.

Mar 5 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BRB will only publish balance sheet after capital injection completed, says president

The BRB (Bank of Brasília) will publish its financial results for 2025 only after completing a capital injection to cover losses from loans purchased from Banco Master, as part of a strategy to maintain confidence in the bank.

Mar 5 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Master's Jagunços Highlight the Severity of the Scandal

New evidence suggests that the Master Bank scandal involved not only massive fraud but also a clandestine operation focused on intimidating the press and dissenters.

Mar 5 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Daily Summary from JN: PF says Daniel Vorcaro created militia to commit crimes, and banker returns to jail; Master owner planned violent act against journalist

Daniel Vorcaro has been accused of creating a militia for criminal purposes as new revelations emerge in the Banco Master scandal, along with the arrest of key individuals.

Mar 5 • 00:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça pulls former BC (Central Bank) leaders out from under the rug

Mendonça alleges that former leaders in charge of banking oversight received bribes from the owner of Master.

Mar 5 • 00:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Master Case: 'The investigations must continue to protect investors,' says reader

Readers express the need for ongoing investigations into the Master case to ensure investor safety amid allegations of corruption.

Mar 5 • 00:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Daniel Vorcaro is arrested again; Federal Police claims that the owner of Banco Master created a private militia to commit crimes

Banker Daniel Vorcaro has been arrested again, this time for allegedly creating a private militia to intimidate authorities and journalists while under investigation for financial crimes.

Mar 4 • 23:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

New CPI in Alesp wants to investigate Master and summons Vorcaro

A new CPI in São Paulo's legislative assembly will investigate the Master Bank's involvement in financial pyramid schemes, starting with the summons of former banker Daniel Vorcaro.

Mar 4 • 22:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PT targets Campos Neto to try to link Bolsonaro to the Master case

The Brazilian Workers' Party aims to connect former President Jair Bolsonaro to a banking scandal involving Banco Master and its owner, Daniel Vorcaro, by implicating former Central Bank President Roberto Campos Neto.

Mar 4 • 22:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

‘Sicario’, arrested in new phase of the investigation into Banco Master, has a history of fraud, receiving stolen goods, and criminal association

Luiz Phillipi Machado de Moraes Mourão, known as 'Sicario', was arrested in connection with a new phase of an investigation into Banco Master and has a criminal history.

Mar 4 • 21:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Arsenal master the dark arts again to take massive step towards Premier League title

Arsenal's gritty 1-0 victory over Brighton, secured by Bukayo Saka's first-half goal, moves them closer to their first Premier League title in two decades.

Mar 4 • 21:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Owner of Banco Master detained, the magnate whose secrets shake the political class in Brazil

Daniel Vorcaro, the owner of Banco Master, was detained in São Paulo on charges of massive fraud and for allegedly spying on investigators.

Mar 4 • 21:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lindbergh requests investigation of Campos Neto for omission in the Master case

Federal deputy Lindbergh Farias has filed a criminal complaint against former Central Bank president Roberto Campos Neto regarding potential involvement in the Master Bank case.

Mar 4 • 20:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police says ‘Sicário’ tried to commit suicide after being arrested in new phase of operation about Banco Master

Luiz Phillipi Machado de Moraes Mourão, known as 'Sicário', attempted suicide following his arrest in a financial fraud investigation related to Banco Master.

Mar 4 • 20:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Daniel Vorcaro and Fabiano Zettel are transferred to prison in Guarulhos (SP)

Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, and his brother-in-law, Fabiano Zettel, were transferred to a detention center in Guarulhos following a Federal Police operation.

Mar 4 • 20:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Master Case: see what the removed employees at the Central Bank were doing

Two high-ranking officials were removed from their positions at Brazil's Central Bank amid an ongoing investigation into the Master bank scandal.

Mar 4 • 19:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Master Case: Investigation Reveals 'Militia' for Threats, Espionage, and Bribes to Central Bank Officials

The banker Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Master Bank, has been arrested again in São Paulo amid a federal investigation into a multi-billion dollar financial fraud scheme.

Mar 4 • 19:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BC says it has identified signs of undue advantages by servers in Master case

The Central Bank of Brazil has reported signs of impropriety involving two of its officials amid an internal investigation into the Master case.

Mar 4 • 19:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

The mafia that had a bank, Master, disappeared with the money and bought the Republic

The Master Bank served as a front for a mafia led by Daniel Vorcaro, who is accused of corruption, intimidation, and misappropriation of billions.

Mar 4 • 19:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Second Chamber of the STF will analyze next week the decision of Mendonça that led to the imprisonment of Vorcaro

The Second Chamber of the Supreme Federal Court is set to review Minister André Mendonça's decision that resulted in the imprisonment of Daniel Vorcaro, the owner of Banco Master, on March 13.

Mar 4 • 17:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Master Case: BC says it identified signs of 'undue advantages' to servers targeted by PF operation that arrested Vorcaro

The Central Bank of Brazil reported the discovery of 'undue advantages' received by two of its employees involved in a federal police operation tied to the arrest of Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master.

Mar 4 • 16:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What you need to know about the arrest of Daniel Vorcaro and the collapse of Banco Master

Daniel Vorcaro, the banker and controller of Banco Master, has been arrested amid investigations into fraud, public corruption, and the use of intimidation methods involving private militias.

Mar 4 • 16:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

8 Skills That Many No Longer Master Today – Even Though They Possibly Should

The article discusses traditional skills that have fallen out of practice in modern times and highlights the importance of rediscovering them.

Mar 4 • 16:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

See Who's Who in 'The Group' of Daniel Vorcaro, Arrested this Wednesday (4)

The Brazilian Supreme Court authorized a new phase of Operation Compliance Zero, leading to the arrest of Daniel Vorcaro, who allegedly led an intimidation and surveillance group against his adversaries.

Mar 4 • 16:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro's Defense Appeal May Bring Master Bank Case to 2nd Panel and Involve Toffoli in the Trial

Daniel Vorcaro's defense is considering an appeal that could bring his case to the 2nd Panel of Brazil's Supreme Court, potentially involving Judge Dias Toffoli in the proceedings.

Mar 4 • 15:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro will not be transferred to Brasília initially; 10% of seized cell phones have been examined so far

Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, remains in São Paulo after his arrest, with ongoing investigations revealing connections suggesting criminal activity.

Mar 4 • 15:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Journal Anhanguera 1st Edition, March 4, 2026

The investigation reveals that the owner of Master concealed R$ 2.2 billion in his father's account amidst a massive financial scandal.

Mar 4 • 15:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Master Case: Daniel Vorcaro 'concealed' R$ 2.2 billion in his father's account, says Federal Police in banker’s arrest request

Federal Police allege that banker Daniel Vorcaro hid R$ 2.2 billion in his father’s account, leading to a new arrest request after his release in 2025.

Mar 4 • 15:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: GR1 of Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The article discusses serious criminal allegations involving the owner of the Master company who reportedly hid billions of dollars, along with various ongoing investigations and notable news events.

Mar 4 • 15:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vorcaro denies accusations and says he did not attempt to obstruct justice

Daniel Vorcaro, the owner of Master, has denied accusations of attempting to obstruct justice in relation to alleged fraud investigations.

Mar 4 • 15:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro Group Suspected of Accessing Systems of the Federal Police, Federal Public Ministry, and Even Interpol, Says Mendonça

The Vorcaro group's alleged unauthorized access to confidential systems, including those of the Federal Police and Interpol, has led to the arrest of businessman Daniel Vorcaro and his associate.

Mar 4 • 14:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CGU will investigate the conduct of central bank servers removed for links with Vorcaro, owner of Master

The Brazilian government’s CGU will investigate two central bank officials linked to criminal charges for their involvement with the private banking consultant Vorcaro.

Mar 4 • 14:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Father of Vorcaro had R$ 2.2 billion in bank account, says Federal Police

Investigations by Brazil's Federal Police revealed a bank account belonging to Henrique Moura Vorcaro, the father of banker Daniel Vorcaro, with a balance exceeding R$ 2.2 billion as part of a corruption scheme involving Banco Master.

Mar 4 • 14:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Zettel, brother-in-law of Vorcaro, surrenders to Federal Police in SP

Businessman Fabiano Zettel, brother-in-law of former banker Daniel Vorcaro, surrendered to the Federal Police in São Paulo amid investigations into financial fraud linked to the Master group.

Mar 4 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro had a 'private militia' and paid R$ 1 million a month to intimidate opponents: 'grind this vagabond'

Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, allegedly maintained a private militia for intimidating rivals, with operatives receiving a monthly payment of R$ 1 million.

Mar 4 • 13:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Master: Vorcaro's defense denies accusations; lawyer says Zettel is 'available'; what the investigated say

The defense of Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Master bank, has denied allegations leading to his preventive arrest by federal authorities in Brazil.

Mar 4 • 13:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Defense of Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, denies accusations and says he never tried to obstruct the work of Justice

The defense of Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, denies allegations of obstructing justice amid investigations into a billion-dollar financial fraud scheme.

Mar 4 • 13:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Master Case: who are the targets of the operation that arrested Daniel Vorcaro; measures include arrests and use of ankle monitors

The arrest of Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, was ordered by Minister André Mendonça of Brazil's Supreme Court, highlighting an investigation into a criminal organization with ties to corruption and financial crimes.

Mar 4 • 13:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro's plea deal returns to the table with the possibility of extended imprisonment

The possibility of former banker Daniel Vorcaro making a plea deal regarding irregularities involving Banco Master has come back to the forefront of legal considerations in Brasília.

Mar 4 • 12:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Investigators say Vorcaro engaged in illegal counterintelligence

Investigators have revealed that Daniel Vorcaro, owner of the Master, illegally accessed classified information related to ongoing investigations.

Mar 4 • 12:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Who is Daniel Vorcaro's brother-in-law arrested during PF operation regarding Banco Master

Fabiano Campos Zettel, the brother-in-law of Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, was arrested in a federal operation investigating financial fraud.

Mar 4 • 12:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vorcaro paid BC servers for private consultancy, says STF decision

A Brazilian Supreme Court decision reveals that Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, paid former Central Bank officials for consulting services.

Mar 4 • 12:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daniel Vorcaro's brother-in-law arrested by the Federal Police in a new phase of the operation concerning Banco Master

Fabiano Campos Zettel, the brother-in-law of Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, has been arrested by the Federal Police in São Paulo during a new phase of Operation Compliance Zero.

Mar 4 • 12:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary #1884: Vorcaro, owner of Master, arrested again by the Federal Police; Chamber to vote on controversial Public Security PEC; 66% of obese people say 'personal choices' can prevent disease, says research

Vorcaro, the owner of Banco Master, has been arrested again as part of a Federal Police operation, alongside updates on political legislation regarding public security and a research study about obesity.

Mar 4 • 12:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Messages on Vorcaro's cell mention robbery plan to intimidate journalist

Messages found on the cell phone of Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, suggest a planned robbery intended to intimidate a journalist, prompting his preventive arrest by Brazilian authorities.

Mar 4 • 11:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Central Bank employees are suspended during new phase of federal police operation on Banco Master

Two Central Bank employees have been suspended by judicial decision during the latest phase of a federal police operation investigating Banco Master.

Mar 4 • 11:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unreal CDBs and fake credit portfolios: understand the crisis that brought down Banco Master and led to Vorcaro's arrest

Banco Master has been liquidated due to a financial crisis, culminating in the arrest of its owner, Daniel Vorcaro, amid serious allegations.

Mar 4 • 10:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former Central Bank Director Targeted by Federal Police Along with Vorcaro

The Federal Police conducted a search operation at the homes of a former Central Bank director and another official linked to fraud at Banco Master.

Mar 4 • 10:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daniel Vorcaro's arrest is the first action authorized by Mendonça after taking over the Banco Master case; understand

Daniel Vorcaro, a banker linked to Banco Master, has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into a billion-dollar financial fraud scheme, marking the first action by Minister André Mendonça since taking on the case.

Mar 4 • 10:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Who is Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master arrested in new Federal Police operation

Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, has been arrested by Brazilian Federal Police in connection with a financial fraud investigation.

Mar 4 • 10:29 UTC

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