Justice determines seizure of BRB shares held by those involved in the Master case
The Brazilian Justice has ordered the blocking of shares of the BRB bank held by individuals implicated in the Master case involving fraudulent transactions.
Motta rules out opening CPI on Master: 'Not even if I wanted to'
The President of the Chamber, Hugo Motta, dismissed the possibility of opening a Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) regarding the Banco Master fraud, citing regulatory constraints and existing investigations by other authorities.
BRB tried to overturn recommendation against the acquisition of Master made to the Central Bank
The former president of BRB sought to appeal a recommendation to the Central Bank that aimed to prevent the bank's acquisition of Master due to allegations of fraud and manipulation.
Congress and Banco Master
The case of Banco Master has become highly controversial, with divisions in Congress over how to handle the investigations into the financial fraud.
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.
CVM has six accusations against Banco Master and Reag awaiting judgment
The Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM) has announced six accusations against Banco Master and Reag, awaiting judicial resolution amid ongoing financial fraud investigations.
Master bank disappears with money aided by 'bogus R$ 500 million' and 'orgy'
The investigation reveals that the Master bank, which was essentially a sham, borrowed vast amounts it had no intention of repaying, resulting in a scandal involving inflated asset declarations and potential government complicity.
Vorcaro will be heard in Senate committee next Tuesday and in person, says Renan Calheiros
Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, will testify in person before the Senate's Economic Affairs Committee next Tuesday as part of a significant investigation into financial fraud.
Master scandal involved 'perverse alignment', says interim president of the CVM
The interim president of the CVM discussed the Master Bank scandal, highlighting a deceptive alignment of incentives between managers and investors.
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.
Senate Commission will decide on Tuesday regarding Vorcaro's testimony, says Renan
The Senate's Economic Affairs Committee in Brazil will decide on Tuesday about the testimony request from Daniel Vorcaro, head of Banco Master, amid a significant financial fraud investigation.
Federal Police transfers confidential data from Master to CPMI of INSS
Confidential data concerning Banco Master and its owner Daniel Vorcaro has been transferred to the CPMI of INSS for investigation into retirement and pension frauds.
Master Case: Vorcaro Will Not Attend the CPMI of INSS Next Monday
Banker Daniel Vorcaro will not appear before a special congressional inquiry into pension fraud in Brazil, sparking concerns among lawmakers about the implications of his absence.
André Mendonça returns to CPI data on the breaking of banking secrets from Master and Vorcaro
Minister André Mendonça of Brazil's Supreme Court has mandated the Senate to hand over investigation materials from the Sem Desconto Operation to the Federal Police, which include data from the banking secrecy breaches.
Mendonça Reduces Secrecy of the Master Case After Taking Over Reporting from Toffoli
Minister André Mendonça of the Brazilian Supreme Court has reduced the secrecy surrounding the investigation into Bank Master, allowing for more transparency and procedural actions.
Renan Calheiros meets with CGU and PGR next week to discuss Master
Senator Renan Calheiros will meet with Brazil's Attorney General and the head of the CGU next week to discuss the Master case involving banking fraud.
Former Master Partner, Augusto Lima Had Meteoric Rise and Short Life as a Banker
Augusto Lima, the owner of Banco Pleno, experienced a rapid rise in the financial sector but faced legal troubles that led to the downfall of his bank.
Former BRB Director Called to Provide Clarifications in Internal Audit
Dario Oswaldo Garcia Júnior, the former Finance and Control Director of BRB, is set to provide information regarding frauds connected to Banco Master during an upcoming internal audit.
Who is Augusto Lima, owner of Banco Pleno and former partner of Daniel Vorcaro
The article discusses the recent liquidation of Banco Pleno, led by Augusto Lima, and his controversial past, including connections with notable political figures and involvement in fraud cases.
Brazilian authorities investigate whether Vorcaro has properties, artworks, and other assets in the US
Brazilian authorities are investigating luxury properties and artworks in Florida tied to banker Daniel Vorcaro and Banco Master, following what might be the largest bank fraud in the country's history.
BC decrees liquidation of Banco Pleno, which was part of the Master conglomerate
Brazil's Central Bank has decreed the extrajudicial liquidation of Banco Pleno, linked to the Master conglomerate, amid financial fraud investigations.
Chamber and Senate Presidents Will Address Popular Issues to Avoid CPI on Master
Brazil's Chamber and Senate Presidents are dodging calls for a parliamentary inquiry into the Master fraud case in favor of more popular topics.
Former BRB President Requests to Testify Again in Master Case
Former BRB president Paulo Henrique Costa has reached out to the Federal Police expressing his wish to testify again regarding alleged fraud involving the Master and the public bank in the Federal District.
Mendonça in the Master case report: understand what is at stake and what lies ahead
Minister André Mendonça is the new reporter for the Master Bank case at the Supreme Court of Brazil, replacing Minister Dias Toffoli amid ongoing investigations into financial fraud.
Consultancy that recommended Master's securities to municipalities also suggested investing in Vorcaro's fund
A consultancy firm recommended municipalities invest in fraudulent securities and a fund linked to a controversial figure, Daniel Vorcaro, that is under investigation.
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.
André Mendonça begins to accumulate two reports involving Banco Master and generates tension in Congress
Minister André Mendonça is now overseeing two investigations related to Banco Master and its alleged fraudulent activities.
Toffoli showed resistance, but was convinced that leaving the report was the better path; exit preserves the acts of the inquiry
Minister Dias Toffoli of Brazil's Supreme Court decided to relinquish his role in investigating fraudulent activities at Banco Master after discussions with fellow ministers.
Evidence Against Toffoli Leads to Cold War Climate Between Minister and Federal Police
A conflict has arisen between Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli and the Federal Police amidst investigations into bank fraud, escalating tensions in Brazil's political landscape.
Toffoli, the secret agent, and the secrets that facilitate business fraud
The article discusses the involvement of Brazilian Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli as a secret partner in a company linked to a scandal involving his family's former associates.
Toffoli is expected to withdraw from the Master case and from the court
Brazilian Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli is expected to step down from overseeing the investigation into Banco Master due to emerging conflicts of interest and questionable actions related to his handling of the case.
Alessandro Vieira calls for the removal of Toffoli from the Master Bank case
Senator Alessandro Vieira has filed a request for the immediate removal of Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli from overseeing an inquiry into fraud at Banco Master, spurred by federal police reports citing Toffoli's connections to suspects.
Understand the relationship between Banco Master and the Toffoli family business
Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli confirmed he is a partner in a family company involved in dealings with Banco Master's related investment firm amid a financial fraud investigation.
Federal Police makes new seizures in operation investigating frauds involving RioPrevidência and Master
The Federal Police of Brazil is conducting a third phase of an operation investigating alleged financial crimes tied to RioPrevidência and Banco Master.
Understand the Federal Police investigations in the Banco Master case
The Federal Police of Brazil is investigating Banco Master and its alleged involvement in serious financial crimes including fraud and money laundering.
Teacher presents fake master's certificate in selection process and ends up arrested in Boa Vista
A teacher was arrested in Boa Vista, Brazil, for attempting to use a falsified master's degree certificate during a selection process for temporary teaching positions.
Master-BRB case: learn how to check with the Central Bank for undue debts in your name
Some clients of Will Bank and Banco Master discovered active or overdue debts registered in their names by the Central Bank, even for debts that were previously settled or never existed.
CPI of Banco Master: understand what is needed for the committee to be established in Congress
The establishment of the CPI aimed at investigating Banco Master faces obstacles in the Brazilian Congress, despite gaining necessary support from lawmakers.
CVM creates working group to evaluate cases of Master and Reag
The CVM has approved the formation of a working group to analyze information related to Banco Master, Reag, and associated entities that were targets of Federal Police operations.
Master Bank: CPI in Brodowski, SP, investigates investments of municipal servers' pension
The Brodowski city chamber has established an investigative committee to examine the pension funds invested by the local public servers' retirement institute in Master Bank, which was liquidated by the Central Bank amid fraud allegations.
CVM creates group to analyze information about Banco Master, Reag and entities linked to the case
The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has established a working group to investigate information related to the Master conglomerate, Reag, and other associated entities following the liquidation of Banco Master amid ongoing fraud investigations.
Master Case, the gigantic financial scandal that shakes power in Brazil
The Master Case involves businessman Daniel Vorcaro, accused of orchestrating a major banking fraud in Brazil, with implications for political connections and upcoming presidential elections.
Daily recap #1853: Trump posts video of the Obama couple as monkeys, and Democrats condemn: 'Repugnant'; Amapá Previdência summit is targeted by the Federal Police in operation investigating fraud linked to Banco Master
The article discusses a controversial video posted by Trump depicting the Obamas in a derogatory manner, leading to widespread condemnation, along with reports of a Federal Police operation investigating fraud involving Amapá Previdência and other unrelated incidents.
There was no formal investigation into Master bank portfolios when Lula met Vorcaro
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva claimed that he informed Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, about a technical investigation by the Central Bank, despite discrepancies in the timeline related to ongoing investigations into fraud.
Lula downplays Lewandowski's law firm contract with Master and speaks of 'fraud' between the bank and BRB
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva downplayed the contract between the law firm of former Justice Minister Ricardo Lewandowski and Banco Master, defending Lewandowski's reputation as a leading jurist.
Federal Police opens investigation into Fictor, the group that made an offer to buy Banco Master
The Federal Police launched an investigation into the Fictor group, which recently filed for bankruptcy protection and had previously proposed to purchase Banco Master, for committing several financial crimes.
BRB announces that Reag founder investigated in Master case holds 4.5% of the bank
BRB (Bank of Brasília) updated its reference form and reported that João Carlos Falbo Mansur, founder and former chairman of Reag Investimentos, is now one of its major shareholders, amid investigations linked to organized crime and financial market fraud.
Retirees' assets were attacked by fraudsters in the Master case, says expert
Legal expert Rômulo Saraiva stated that the Master case represents an attack on retirees' assets by fraudsters, highlighting manipulation in the investigation of former Rioprevidência president Deivis Marcon Antunes.
Notary Public of 'Ground Master' Re-arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Fraud Involving Sale for 410 Million Yen
A notary public and another man have been re-arrested by the Osaka police for attempting to defraud a buyer of 410 million yen by impersonating real estate owners in Osaka.
Former president of Rioprevidência is arrested on suspicion of fraud with Banco Master
Former president of the state pension fund Rioprevidência, Deivis Marcon Antunes, was arrested by federal police for alleged fraud related to a nearly R$ 1 billion investment in Banco Master.