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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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Crime & Justice

Three consecutive actions on BR-364 result in seizure of 12,000 packs of cigarettes in Acre

The Brazilian Federal Highway Police seized 12,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes during operations on BR-364 in Acre.

Mar 4 • 01:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian arrested on suspicion of stealing $2.6 million in cryptocurrencies from U.S. exchange

A Brazilian man was arrested by federal police in connection with a criminal association involved in electronic fraud and money laundering related to $2.6 million in stolen cryptocurrencies from a U.S. exchange.

Mar 3 • 12:23 UTC
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National & Local

Court orders the dismissal of the Federal Police investigation against tax analysts at Guarulhos airport on drug trafficking suspicion

A Brazilian court has dismissed an investigation against tax analysts at Guarulhos airport, concluding they were acting in an authorized operation against drug trafficking.

Mar 3 • 10:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Judge denies request for breach of confidentiality and orders the return of seized goods from tax analysts in Guarulhos

A Brazilian federal judge has denied the Federal Police's request to access Federal Revenue analysts' cell phone data and ordered the immediate return of seized goods.

Mar 3 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police wants 458 agents, anti-drone system, and R$ 200 million to protect presidential candidates

The Brazilian Federal Police plans to enhance security for presidential candidates in 2026, requesting R$ 200 million to acquire an anti-drone system and facial recognition devices along with 458 agents.

Mar 2 • 02:00 UTC
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National & Local

Allies of Lulinha strengthen political defense of the government amid INSS investigations: 'Lula lets the Federal Police investigate'

Allies of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, are defending the Brazilian government's position while he faces investigations, emphasizing that President Lula allows police investigations.

Feb 28 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Rodrigo Bacellar, TH Joias, and 3 others indicted by the Federal Police for leaking information to a criminal faction

Five individuals, including state deputy Rodrigo Bacellar and former deputy Thiego Raimundo, have been indicted by the Brazilian Federal Police for allegedly leaking confidential information to the Comando Vermelho criminal organization.

Feb 27 • 11:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The siege on Lulinha and the breaking of confidentiality by the Federal Police pressures the government on the eve of the electoral campaign

Investigations involving Lulinha, son of Brazilian President Lula, and the Federal Police's actions have raised concerns about their potential impact on the upcoming election campaign.

Feb 27 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See the allegations against Lulinha in the investigation into fraud at the INSS

Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha and son of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, faces allegations in a Federal Police investigation into fraud in the INSS system.

Feb 26 • 20:02 UTC
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Crime & Justice

PF discovers operational core of international arms trafficking in Uberlândia

The Brazilian Federal Police launched an operation in Uberlândia targeting an operational hub linked to international arms trafficking.

Feb 26 • 11:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police requests the arrest of tax analysts in Guarulhos, escalating the crisis between agencies

The Brazilian Federal Police has requested the arrest of three tax analysts from the Federal Revenue under suspicion of usurpation of public function, which has heightened the ongoing crisis between the two government agencies.

Feb 25 • 22:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Moraes orders search and installation of electronic ankle bracelet on the 6th target of the investigation into data leaks

A Brazilian federal police operation targeting individuals involved in leaking sensitive data from the Supreme Court led to the installation of electronic ankle bracelets on new suspects.

Feb 25 • 13:46 UTC
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National & Local

Bank investigated for facilitating billion-dollar money laundering is targeted by Federal Police in São Paulo

The Brazilian Federal Police conducted an operation against Banco BMP in São Paulo, investigating its alleged role in facilitating over R$ 25 billion in money laundering activities.

Feb 25 • 12:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police targets institution suspected of creating invisible clients for money laundering in SP

The Brazilian Federal Police launched an operation to investigate a financial institution accused of facilitating money laundering by allowing anonymous transactions.

Feb 25 • 12:04 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Former senator Fernando Bezerra and sons are targets of federal operation investigating embezzlement of amendments

Former Brazilian senator Fernando Bezerra and his sons are targeted in a federal operation investigating allegations of embezzlement involving parliamentary amendments.

Feb 25 • 10:58 UTC
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National & Local

Federal Police conducts operation to combat bidding fraud, corruption, and money laundering

The Brazilian Federal Police launched Operation Vassalos to tackle a criminal organization accused of fraud in public bidding, corruption, and money laundering involving public officials.

Feb 25 • 10:40 UTC
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National & Local

Expired licensing, lack of a seat, and spare tire: see car infractions that passed by PRF station with loud music and open door

A Brazilian influencer was fined for numerous vehicle infractions after being spotted by the Federal Highway Police with loud music and an open door.

Feb 25 • 10:23 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Federal Police conducts operation in Bahia against group suspected of million-dollar fraud against Caixa Econômica Federal

The Brazilian Federal Police executed search and seizure warrants in Bahia targeting a group suspected of committing fraud against Caixa Econômica Federal, with losses estimated at R$ 1.2 million.

Feb 25 • 10:01 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Federal Police carries out operation against illegal logging scheme that caused R$ 41 million in damages in indigenous land of RO

The Brazilian Federal Police have launched Operation Erisícton to dismantle an illegal logging and deforestation network in the Roosevelt Indigenous Land, resulting in significant environmental damage.

Feb 24 • 22:26 UTC
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National & Local

Operation by PF combats clandestine radio transmission in Northern Minas

The Federal Police launched Operation Alternative Tuning to tackle illegal radio broadcasting in Ninheira, Northern Minas, resulting in a search warrant execution and the arrest of a repeat offender.

Feb 24 • 14:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PF details the investigation of the Master case in a 2-hour meeting at the Supreme Court

The Brazilian Federal Police detailed the status of the Master case investigation during a meeting with Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça.

Feb 24 • 00:40 UTC
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National & Local

PRF seizes 50,000 packs of Paraguayan cigarettes valued at R$ 250,000 on BR-232

The Brazilian Federal Highway Police seized a large shipment of 50,000 packs of illegal Paraguayan cigarettes during a routine inspection on BR-232.

Feb 23 • 12:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Driven by action in Venezuela, Lula wants to carry out Federal Police operations to arrest Brazilians in the USA

Brazil's President Lula da Silva plans Federal Police operations in the USA to arrest Brazilian criminals, influenced by recent US actions against Venezuela.

Feb 22 • 06:20 UTC
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Crime & Justice

The arrest of a Brazilian that shook the global network of child abusers

A significant arrest made by Brazilian Federal Police targeted a major figure in global child exploitation networks operating through the dark web.

Feb 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Summons of union leader to testify is concerning if derived from criticisms of the STF, say entities

The summons issued by the Brazilian Federal Police to union leader Kleber Cabral for testimony has raised concerns among entities and lawyers, particularly if it is linked to his public criticisms of the Supreme Federal Court.

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

After Mendonça's decision, the PF expert team in the Master case is set to be reinforced

A decision by Brazilian Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça to resume the regular procedure in the Master case has prompted the Federal Police to anticipate an increase in the number of experts assigned to the investigation.

Feb 20 • 17:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

The arrest of a Brazilian man that shook a global network of child abusers

A Brazilian man known as Lubasa, who managed several major child sexual abuse forums on the dark web, was arrested by Brazilian Federal Police, revealing insights into a vast network of offenders.

Feb 20 • 11:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Master Case: Mendonça's Decision Aims to Shield Investigation of PF Director

Brazilian Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça's recent decision seeks to limit the influence of the Federal Police Director, Andrei Rodrigues, over the investigations in the Master case.

Feb 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal highways in MG register 22 deaths during Carnival, says PRF

The Brazilian Federal Highway Police reported 22 fatalities and 164 injuries during the Carnival 2026 operations on federal highways in Minas Gerais.

Feb 19 • 21:11 UTC
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National & Local

Revenue removes auditor from leadership position who was targeted in operation regarding illegal access to data of STF ministers and relatives

A Brazilian auditor targeted by a Federal Police operation for illegally accessing data of STF ministers has been removed from his leadership role within the Federal Revenue.

Feb 19 • 20:57 UTC
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National & Local

Carnival 2026: eight deaths recorded on federal highways in Bahia, doubling compared to last year, says PRF

The Brazilian Federal Highway Police (PRF) reported eight fatalities on federal highways in Bahia during the Carnival 2026 operations, marking a significant increase compared to last year.

Feb 19 • 13:59 UTC
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National & Local

Federal Police conducts searches to investigate data leaks from ministers of the Supreme Court and relatives

The Brazilian Federal Police executed search warrants to investigate unauthorized data leaks from the Federal Revenue Service involving Supreme Court ministers and their family members.

Feb 17 • 10:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF football club does not respect the rules of the game

A Federal Police report reveals connections between Brazilian Supreme Court justice Dias Toffoli and a banker under investigation, including significant financial transactions linked to a luxury resort.

Feb 15 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

‘May the Federal Police continue their excellent work,’ says reader

Readers express support for the Brazilian Federal Police in their investigation of Supreme Court judges.

Feb 14 • 00:30 UTC
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National & Local

Mendonça summons meeting with delegates of the Master case for this Friday

Brazilian Minister André Mendonça has called for a meeting with Federal Police delegates investigating financial fraud linked to Banco Master, following his assumption of the case's relator role.

Feb 13 • 13:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police Operation carries out arrests and searches against international trafficking in Maranhão

The Brazilian Federal Police executed arrests and searches targeting an international drug trafficking group as part of Operation Rota Marítima.

Feb 13 • 12:57 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEOS: NE2 Thursday, February 12, 2026

The article reports on various significant Brazilian news topics, including a meeting at the Supreme Federal Court regarding a police report that involves a prominent justice, as well as financial troubles affecting major institutions.

Feb 12 • 22:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Toffoli orders Federal Police to send data from all seized and examined cell phones in the Master case

Brazilian Minister Dias Toffoli has ordered the Federal Police to provide all data from cell phones examined in the Master case investigation.

Feb 12 • 14:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary #1860: PF delivers report on Vorcaro's phone to STF mentioning Toffoli; Milei's labor reform advances in Argentina; What changes with the new meal voucher rules in Brazil

The Brazilian Federal Police submitted a report to the Supreme Federal Court regarding Vorcaro's phone, which contains mentions of Justice Toffoli, while Milei's labor reform progresses in Argentina, and Brazil updates its meal voucher regulations.

Feb 12 • 11:07 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Federal Police arrest 3 suspects of drugging women, abusing them, and posting videos on the internet

Brazilian Federal Police arrested three suspects involved in drugging and sexually abusing women, producing and sharing videos of the acts online.

Feb 11 • 23:44 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Dismantling a group that spread videos of sexual abuse of sedated women in Brazil

Brazil's Federal Police have dismantled a local arm of a transnational network distributing videos of sexual abuse against sedated women, involving at least seven Brazilian nationals.

Feb 11 • 23:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police requests suspicion of Toffoli in the Master case after finding mentions of the minister on Vorcaro's phone

The Brazilian Federal Police have requested the suspension of Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli from investigations into Banco Master due to references found on a businessman’s phone.

Feb 11 • 23:35 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Federal Police executes warrants in Alagoas in investigation of national counterfeit money scheme

The Brazilian Federal Police conducted search and seizure warrants in Alagoas as part of an investigation into a national scheme for the production and distribution of counterfeit money.

Feb 11 • 22:07 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEOS: GR1 from Wednesday, February 11

Brazilian Federal Police conduct an operation targeting suspects involved in drugging and assaulting women.

Feb 11 • 15:20 UTC
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Crime & Justice

MP requests to cite social media agent of Abin who is a YouTuber

The Brazilian Federal Public Ministry has requested to notify YouTuber Glauber Mendonça via social media regarding his alleged promotion of hate speech and police violence.

Feb 10 • 14:36 UTC
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National & Local

Master Case: Senate committee approves meetings with the Federal Police, Central Bank, TCU, CVM, and former president of BRB

The Brazilian Senate's Committee on Economic Affairs approved invitations for various authorities to provide information regarding the Master Bank case.

Feb 10 • 14:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

IRS and Federal Police conduct operation against embezzlement of R$ 30 million in the Popular Pharmacy program

The Brazilian Federal Revenue, Federal Police, and the CGU launched an operation targeting a gang involved in embezzling R$ 30 million from the Popular Pharmacy program.

Feb 10 • 13:03 UTC
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National & Local

More than R$ 800 thousand seized in suitcase during Federal Police operation against fraudulent lotteries in PI, CE, and PE

The Brazilian Federal Police has seized approximately R$ 850,000 during an operation targeting a company suspected of conducting illegal lottery draws.

Feb 9 • 12:14 UTC
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National & Local

Federal Police seizes 1.3 tons of drugs in the Atlantic Ocean in international operation

The Brazilian Federal Police participated in an international operation that led to the seizure of 1.3 tons of drugs in the Atlantic Ocean.

Feb 9 • 10:51 UTC

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