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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

And the governors most caught up in the Master case?

The article discusses Brazilian governors entangled in the Master case, linking financial transactions involving a consultancy connected to a prominent Supreme Court member's son.

Mar 21 • 22:15 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Master Case: Gilmar Mendes votes to maintain the imprisonment of Daniel Vorcaro; 2nd Panel of the STF reaches unanimous decision

Gilmar Mendes of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court voted to uphold the imprisonment of Daniel Vorcaro, contributing to a unanimous decision by the court's Second Panel.

Mar 20 • 21:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 20 • 02:21 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 19 • 20:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 19 • 18:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Analysis: the game of blame in the Master case and the save-who-can amid Vorcaro's testimony

The Master case has become a political blame game in Brasília, with various factions attempting to shift responsibility for the investigation to one another.

Mar 19 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 18 • 21:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça extends the Master case investigation for 60 days after request from the Federal Police

Minister André Mendonça of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court has extended the investigation into the Master case for an additional 60 days at the request of the Federal Police to allow for further essential investigations.

Mar 18 • 17:09 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

"Correctiv" loses: The "Master Plan" of Potsdam shrinks in court

The German journalist collective Correctiv has lost a court case concerning its descriptions of a controversial meeting in Potsdam, which involved claims of a 'remigration' plan.

Mar 18 • 15:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police Director says the corporation will not be intimidated and reaffirms focus on billion-dollar fraud in the Master case

The Director-General of the Federal Police of Brazil, Andrei Rodrigues, announced the continuation of investigations into massive financial fraud, insisting that the police will not be intimidated by outside pressures.

Mar 18 • 15:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 18 • 14:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The Master Case and the Shadow of Daniel Vorcaro's Delation - The Subject #1681

Daniel Vorcaro's recent change of legal representation in the Master Case raises concerns about potential political repercussions in Brazil.

Mar 17 • 03:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Control Bodies and the Master Case

This article discusses the effectiveness of Brazilian institutions in preventing scandals similar to the case involving banker Daniel Vorcaro.

Mar 16 • 22:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

OAB-SP now proposes digital ethics code to STF amid wear of the Master case

The OAB-SP has proposed a new digital ethics code to the Brazilian Supreme Court aimed at improving conduct among its members.

Mar 16 • 15:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BRB charges R$ 978.3 thousand in payroll loans from former president investigated in the Master case

The Bank of Brasília is pursuing R$ 978,352.60 in payroll loans from its former president Paulo Henrique Costa, who is under investigation for irregularities.

Mar 15 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Master Case: Vorcaro Made Over R$ 440 Million in Transactions with Reag Funds

Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Master Bank, profited over R$ 440 million from transactions involving funds managed by Reag Investimentos, amid ongoing investigations.

Mar 14 • 16:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vorcaro changes lawyer and opens the way for a plea deal

Daniel Vorcaro's change of defense attorney may lead to a plea bargain in the Master Bank case following a Supreme Court decision to keep him in prison.

Mar 13 • 22:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CGU analyzes BC material on servers removed for alleged involvement in the Master case

The CGU is examining a confidential investigation from the Central Bank regarding two employees allegedly involved in the Master case.

Mar 13 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Master Case: Court ruling that could free Vorcaro from prison does not apply immediately

The Supreme Federal Court's deliberation on Daniel Vorcaro's case does not result in immediate application of a potential ruling that could release him from prison.

Mar 13 • 14:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Master Case: Mendonça and Fux vote to maintain Vorcaro's imprisonment; the score is 2-0

Ministers André Mendonça and Luiz Fux voted to uphold the imprisonment of banker Daniel Vorcaro, as the Supreme Court considers the ongoing legal proceedings against him.

Mar 13 • 14:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 13 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Toffoli is expected to withdraw from all judgments in the Master case

Minister Dias Toffoli of Brazil's Supreme Court has announced his withdrawal from all proceedings related to the Master case to prevent questions regarding his impartiality due to family business ties with a party under investigation.

Mar 13 • 02:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

OAB asks Mendonça to preserve the confidentiality of attorney-client communications in the Master case

The Brazilian Federal Council of the OAB has requested that Minister André Mendonça preserve the confidentiality of communications between lawyers and clients in the Master case investigations.

Mar 12 • 19:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Master Case: Fabiano Zettel, brother-in-law of Daniel Vorcaro, moved almost R$ 100 million in seven months

Fabiano Zettel was arrested while attempting to board a private flight to Dubai after unusually high financial transactions raised suspicions about his income.

Mar 12 • 18:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Zanin denies request for STF to compel Congress to install CPI on the Master case

Minister Cristiano Zanin of the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court has denied a request from lawmakers to compel the Chamber of Deputies to establish a Parliamentary Inquiry Commission to investigate alleged fraud involving Banco Master.

Mar 12 • 13:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Toffoli and Master: the way it should have been from the beginning, according to STF ministers

The STF ministers believe that the current crisis could have been mitigated if Minister Dias Toffoli had initially distanced himself from the Master case, particularly concerning Daniel Vorcaro.

Mar 12 • 13:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily recap from JN: Dias Toffoli declares himself questionable to judge the request for the installation of the CPI of Master; Iran announces it will not participate in the World Cup

Dias Toffoli has declared himself questionable in the case related to the formation of the CPI of Master, while Iran announced its withdrawal from the World Cup amid protests against American actions.

Mar 12 • 00:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dias Toffoli declares himself suspicious to judge the request for installation of the CPI of Banco Master; the case reporter will be Cristiano Zanin

Supreme Minister Dias Toffoli has declared himself suspicious in the case regarding the installation of the CPI for Banco Master after his prior involvement with the case.

Mar 12 • 00:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Master Case at the Supreme Federal Court: Who is Part of the Second Panel, Which Will Discuss the Imprisonment of Vorcaro

The Second Panel of the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil will vote on whether to uphold the arrest of Daniel Vorcaro, central to the Banco Master scandal, in a virtual session starting Friday.

Mar 12 • 00:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dias Toffoli gives up voting on the case that led to the owner of Master being arrested

Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli announced he will not participate in the case about the continued imprisonment of Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, due to a personal conflict of interest.

Mar 12 • 00:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

CGU receives the result of the internal investigation from the Central Bank about servers involved in the Master case

The CGU has received the outcome of the Central Bank's internal investigation into two employees involved in the Master case, which may lead to further inquiries or disciplinary actions.

Mar 11 • 23:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU rejects request to remove Minister Jhonatan de Jesus from overseeing Master case

The Brazilian Tribunal de Contas da União (TCU) has unanimously rejected a request to remove Minister Jhonatan de Jesus from his role in overseeing the case involving the liquidation of Banco Master.

Mar 11 • 23:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BRB charges in court a debt of R$ 799 thousand from ex-president investigated in the Master case

The Banco de Brasília (BRB) has filed a lawsuit against its former president, Paulo Henrique Costa, to collect a debt of R$ 799,000 amid ongoing investigations for alleged irregularities involving the bank.

Mar 11 • 18:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Master case and Bolsonaro’s root slate isolate Ibaneis in the DF, allies cite plan B for election

The Master case has isolated Governor Ibaneis Rocha, who is losing support for his Senate campaign in the Federal District due to a corruption scandal.

Mar 11 • 15:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fearing electoral impact and to protect STF, government tries to shift Master case crisis onto Campos Neto

Brazilian government officials are increasingly worried about the political fallout from the Banco Master scandal and are contemplating strategies to redirect blame towards the Central Bank and its former president, Roberto Campos Neto.

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

BC server investigated in Master case is replaced on pension fund council

Belline Santana has been removed from the fiscal council of Centrus amid an investigation into the Master case, with Eduardo Russolo Ferreira appointed as his replacement.

Mar 10 • 21:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fear of 'new Lava Jato' makes Planalto call the Ministry of Justice against leaks in the Master case

The Brazilian government is taking action to prevent leaks of confidential information regarding the Banco Master scandal amid fears it could escalate into a 'new Lava Jato' operation.

Mar 10 • 19:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ibaneis' office negotiated credits with Reag fund, investigated in the Master case; opposition demands investigation

The private law office of District Federal Governor Ibaneis Rocha signed a significant contract with the Reag Investments fund, which is under investigation related to dubious operations with Banco Master.

Mar 10 • 13:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Military uses STF crisis in Master case to try to save the ranks of January 8 convicts

Military leaders are expressing concerns about the potential loss of rank for soldiers convicted of coup-related actions on January 8, amidst a perceived institutional crisis within Brazil's Supreme Court.

Mar 10 • 12:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PF advances in inquiry investigating the participation of former president of BRB in the Master case

Federal Police in Brazil have intensified an investigation into former BRB president Paulo Henrique Costa's alleged involvement in a financial scheme related to the Master bank case.

Mar 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police advances in inquiry investigating former president of BRB's involvement in Master case

The Brazilian Federal Police are intensifying their investigation into former BRB president Paulo Henrique Costa, linked to a financial triangulation that facilitated the acquisition of government bank shares by ex-banker Daniel Vorcaro.

Mar 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fachin meets with Mendonça to discuss Master case

Supreme Federal Court President Edson Fachin held an unplanned meeting with Minister André Mendonça to discuss ongoing investigations into fraud involving Banco Master.

Mar 10 • 02:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BC server linked to Master case to be replaced on pension fund fiscal council

Belline Santana, the former head of the Banking Supervision department at the Central Bank of Brazil, is set to be replaced on the fiscal council of Centrus following investigations related to the Master case.

Mar 10 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Master Case has no side, but it is bad for the left

The article discusses the implications of the Master Case on Brazilian politics, highlighting how various political figures, including both left and right, are involved or affected by the situation.

Mar 9 • 23:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Master Case: Central Bank concludes investigation into irregular actions of officials

The Central Bank of Brazil has concluded an internal investigation into the misconduct of two officials related to the Banco Master case.

Mar 9 • 23:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CPI president says that data leaks from the Master case did good for the country

The president of the INSS CPI, Senator Carlos Viana, stated that the data leaks regarding the Banco Master owner benefited the country, while denying that the leaks originated from the commission itself.

Mar 9 • 21:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Behind the scenes of the STF, ministers defend 'adjustments' in the PF amid the Master case

Amid the investigations related to the Master case, some ministers of Brazil's Supreme Court are advocating for institutional adjustments to the Federal Police to redistribute power.

Mar 9 • 12:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vorcaro leaks cause new narrative dispute on WhatsApp

The recent developments in Brazil's Operation Compliance Zero have reignited public debate over the Banco Master case, centering on the leaked messages of banker Daniel Vorcaro.

Mar 9 • 07:00 UTC

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