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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Minnesota launches investigation that could bring charges against US immigration officers

Minnesota's state prosecutor is investigating federal officers for alleged misconduct during an immigration enforcement operation that resulted in two fatal shootings and the use of force against protesters.

Mar 3 • 13:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police arrests suspect of cryptocurrency fraud in Imperatriz during operation in Maranhão

A man was arrested in Imperatriz, Maranhão, as part of a federal investigation into electronic fraud involving cryptocurrencies and money laundering.

Mar 3 • 13:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
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

CNJ suspends judge from TJ-MT suspected of selling decisions, and PF carries out action at the court headquarters

A judge in Brazil has been suspended for allegedly selling judicial decisions in exchange for benefits, prompting an investigation by the Federal Police.

Mar 2 • 16:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is assaulted after giving a ride to two men in the DF; see VIDEO

A man was assaulted after offering a ride to two men in Fercal, Federal District, Brazil, and he later sought help at a bakery.

Mar 2 • 10:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Itaquaquecetuba suspends loan agreement with Banco Master after investigation by the Federal Police

The city of Itaquaquecetuba has suspended its agreement allowing municipal employees to secure loans through Banco Master amid a Federal Police investigation into potential fraud.

Mar 2 • 09:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Prosecutor Fein before Justice

Former prosecutor Viviana Fein's testimony before federal courts brings renewed scrutiny to the investigation of prosecutor Alberto Nisman’s death, lingering unresolved in Argentine public life for over a decade.

Mar 2 • 03:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Governor of ES dismissed delegate after investigation detects suspicions about federal judge

The Governor of Espírito Santo, Renato Casagrande, dismissed a police delegate following an investigation that raised suspicions regarding federal judge Macário Júdice.

Mar 2 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

‘Bomb Cellular’ and Selective Deletion: PF Lists Bacellar's Maneuvers to Evade Investigation

The Federal Police of Brazil has identified various tactics used by state deputy Rodrigo Bacellar and others to obstruct justice and evade investigation.

Feb 28 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police requests investigation against Governor Renato Casagrande citing 'exchange of favors' with federal judge

The Federal Police of Brazil has requested an investigation into Espírito Santo Governor Renato Casagrande for allegedly exchanging favors with a federal judge.

Feb 28 • 02:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Senators and STF clash over shielding Toffoli and CPI's power to investigate a company

Brazilian Senators are in conflict with the Supreme Federal Court over an investigation into a company linked to Minister Dias Toffoli, highlighting tensions between Congress and the judiciary.

Feb 28 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police investigates minors working in illegal mining with explosives near national park in Pará

A federal operation in Pará, Brazil, has uncovered minors working in illegal copper mining activities near a national park, prompting a federal investigation.

Feb 27 • 22:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Positions, influences, areas: seized spreadsheet lists 'what they have' deputies and 'requests' made to Bacellar, according to the Federal Police

A seized spreadsheet reveals the political connections and requests made by several deputies in the Rio de Janeiro state assembly, leading to an investigation into potential corruption.

Feb 27 • 21:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police requests investigation against governor of Espírito Santo for messages exchanged with Macário Neto, arrested for selling rulings

The Federal Police of Brazil has initiated an investigation against Espírito Santo Governor Renato Casagrande over WhatsApp messages exchanged with a judge currently imprisoned for selling judicial rulings.

Feb 27 • 16:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF finds wine cellar with various labels and portrait of Bacellar in property linked to the deputy

Federal Police uncovered a wine cellar in a property linked to State Deputy Rodrigo Bacellar during a search operation in Teresópolis, Brazil, as part of an investigation into organized crime.

Feb 27 • 16:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bacellar had a list of names to compose the secretariat in a possible government; deputy was seen as successor to Claudio Castro

Rodrigo Bacellar, a state deputy in Rio de Janeiro, allegedly had a pre-structured list of names for a potential government following Governor Claudio Castro's departure, which aligns with a federal investigation against him.

Feb 27 • 13:56 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

CPI President says that the Federal Police will only deliver Vorcaro-related data linked to the INSS investigation

The president of the INSS CPI in Brazil announced that the Federal Police will only provide data regarding investigations related to Daniel Vorcaro after cataloging the materials, which is expected to be completed shortly due to the commission's deadline.

Feb 27 • 00:31 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Seven die in Keffi–Abuja crash, FRSC orders probe

Seven people were killed in a road accident on the Keffi–Abuja Highway, prompting an official investigation by the Federal Road Safety Corps in Nigeria.

Feb 26 • 21:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF denies agreement with garimpeiro for continuing to explore minerals in the Sararé Indigenous Land (MT)

The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in Brazil unanimously rejected an agreement with a garimpeiro under investigation for allegedly continuing illegal mineral extraction in the Sararé Indigenous Land.

Feb 26 • 20:11 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

André Mendonça breaks the confidentiality of Lulinha at the request of the Federal Police

Brazil's Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has authorized the break of bank, tax, and telecommunication secrecy of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, following a Federal Police request as part of an ongoing investigation.

Feb 26 • 19:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bombinhas (SC): alleged irregular document of luxury property led to PF operation in a paradise destination

An investigation into fraudulent environmental licenses in Bombinhas, Brazil, led to a Federal Police operation targeting irregular practices involving luxury real estate.

Feb 26 • 17:34 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Crypto Scandal: Justice Requests Information from the Presidency Regarding the Secret Contract Between Milei and Hayden Davis, and Deleted Chats of the Implicated Are Discovered

Argentine federal prosecutor Eduardo Taiano has requested details from the Office of Karina Milei regarding the secret contract between President Javier Milei and businessman Hayden Davis amid the ongoing investigation into the $LIBRA crypto scandal.

Feb 26 • 16:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police investigates suspect of storing and sharing child sexual abuse content in Amapá

The Federal Police of Brazil is conducting an operation to investigate a suspect involved in the storage and distribution of child sexual abuse materials in the state of Amapá.

Feb 26 • 11:22 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Authorities preparing to return home of Nancy Guthrie back to family: report

Authorities are preparing to return Nancy Guthrie's Tucson-area home to her family following a federal investigation related to her status as a missing person.

Feb 26 • 03:02 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

FBI raids home and offices of major Los Angeles school district superintendent

The FBI has conducted raids on the home and offices of LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho as part of an undisclosed federal investigation.

Feb 25 • 22:31 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

FBI subpoenaed Kash Patel and Susie Wiles phone records in federal Trump investigation

The FBI has confirmed it subpoenaed the phone records of Kash Patel and Susie Wiles as part of an investigation into Donald Trump.

Feb 25 • 22:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF carries out search warrants at company and dealership linked to Fernando Bezerra Coelho and sons; operation investigates embezzlement of funds

The Federal Police in Brazil conducted search warrants targeting a construction company and a car dealership associated with former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and his sons in an investigation into parliamentary embezzlement.

Feb 25 • 21:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Farmers moved more than R$ 26 million selling fuel for mining in Sararé (MT), says Federal Police

Farmers in Brazil have reportedly generated over R$ 26 million through the illegal sale of fuel to support mining activities on indigenous land, leading to arrests and a federal investigation.

Feb 25 • 20:05 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Obidient movement petitions IG over Edo attack, demands probe

The Obidient Movement is calling for a federal investigation into a violent attack on its leaders in Edo State, Nigeria.

Feb 25 • 18:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former Caixa manager suspected of embezzling R$ 1 million from customers swindled 108-year-old elderly woman, says Federal Police

A 108-year-old woman is among the victims of a former Caixa Econômica Federal manager accused of embezzling R$ 1 million from clients in Santa Catarina.

Feb 25 • 18:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Council of the Judiciary deepened the investigation into the federal judge of Rosario Gastón Salmain

The Council of the Judiciary of Argentina has intensified its investigation into federal judge Gastón Salmain, accused of corruption, while also postponing decisions regarding another judge facing accusations of antisemitism.

Feb 25 • 18:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fernando Bezerra Coelho: learn who the former senator is, target of an operation against diversion of parliamentary amendments

Former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho is under investigation by the Federal Police in Brazil for alleged fraud and diversion of parliamentary amendments.

Feb 25 • 17:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

"Brazen Plot" - Judge Appointed by Trump Concealed Report on President's Criminal Investigation

U.S. federal judge Aileen Cannon has prohibited the publication of a report regarding Donald Trump's criminal investigation, citing concerns over classified information.

Feb 25 • 15:54 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Court Shifts DSS Bid to Arraign El-Rufai On Alleged Cybercrimes to April 23

A Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai on cybercrime charges to April 23 after he was unable to appear due to an ongoing investigation by the ICPC.

Feb 25 • 15:42 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
🇧🇷 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

DF government presents new project to try to rescue BRB, investigated in the Master case

The Federal District government has introduced a new project aimed at rescuing the Bank of Brasília, which is under investigation related to significant financial fraud.

Feb 25 • 01:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Men are detained for stealing cell phone and battery from civil police officer found dead

Two men have been arrested in connection with the theft of a cell phone and the battery from a civil police officer, whose body was discovered at a bus stop in the Federal District of Brazil.

Feb 25 • 00:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Moraes ordered the Federal Police to place an electronic bracelet on a tax authority vigilante in an investigation into leaks

Minister Alexandre de Moraes ordered the Federal Police to install an electronic bracelet on a tax authority vigilante as part of an investigation into data leaks involving members of Brazil's Supreme Court.

Feb 24 • 21:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

'PF Neglected Line of Investigation,' Says Defense of Delegate Judged in Marielle Case

The defense of delegate Rivaldo Barbosa claims that the Federal Police neglected a crucial line of investigation regarding the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco, currently being judged at the Supreme Federal Court.

Feb 24 • 19:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police investigates case of agent found dead at bus stop in DF

The Civil Police are investigating the case of an agent found dead at a bus stop in Mestre D'Armas, Distrito Federal.

Feb 24 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

CNJ determines immediate investigation of harassment allegations against intern in Federal Justice of RR

The National Justice Council (CNJ) in Brazil has mandated an immediate investigation into harassment allegations by a law intern against a director and a federal judge in Roraima's Federal Criminal Court.

Feb 24 • 14:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça gives 60 days for the Federal Police to deliver a complete report on Master and mentions authorities with privileged forum

Minister André Mendonça gives the Federal Police 60 days to submit a complete report on the Master Bank investigation, focusing on authorities who may be involved.

Feb 24 • 13:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former manager targeted by Federal Police over suspicion of moving customer accounts and causing a loss of R$ 1 million

A former manager of Caixa Econômica Federal is under investigation by Brazil's Federal Police for allegedly diverting R$ 1 million through unauthorized transactions.

Feb 24 • 11:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

DF government wants to use public properties as loan guarantees to save BRB, investigated in Master case

The government of the Federal District seeks to use public properties as collateral for loans to rescue the Brasília Bank, which is under investigation for fraudulent activities.

Feb 24 • 01:00 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Data from the Master bank's secrecy breaches are with the Federal Police with no forecast to return to the CPI, say lawmakers

Lawmakers report that information obtained from the breaches of banking, tax, and telecommunication secrecy of the Master bank's owner is currently held by the Federal Police without a timeline for its return to the investigation committee.

Feb 23 • 22:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

The results of the Trump criminal investigation have been ordered to be confidential

A federal judge has ruled that the results of the criminal investigation into Donald Trump cannot be published by the Department of Justice.

Feb 23 • 18:03 UTC

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