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🇧🇷 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)
Crime & Justice

New iPhones in trash in Paraná: outsourced employees suspected of embezzlement were working at the Federal Revenue reception of goods

Outsourced workers in Paraná are under investigation for suspected embezzlement of confiscated goods after two new iPhones were found in a trash bin.

Mar 20 • 14:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

City Hall in AC is Target of Operation Investigating Bidding Fraud

The city hall of Assis Brasil, Acre, is under investigation for alleged fraud in bidding processes involving federal police operations.

Mar 19 • 13:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Roberta Luchsinger 'panicked' with envelope for Lulinha due to fear of exposure, says defense

Roberta Luchsinger's defense claims she panicked upon learning about a Federal Police operation involving an envelope linked to Fábio Luís, son of Brazilian President Lula.

Mar 18 • 18:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF determines that police redo physical test for candidate with dwarfism in contest

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court has ruled that the physical fitness test for a candidate with dwarfism, previously excluded from the Civil Police of Minas Gerais selection, must be retaken with necessary adaptations.

Mar 18 • 14:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Irregularities in INSS: Federal Police seizes cars valued at R$ 2 million and R$ 237 thousand in cash; see list

The Federal Police seized cash and luxury items in an operation targeting a criminal scheme involving irregular deductions from pensions.

Mar 17 • 16:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police investigates alleged fraud in bidding processes of Ceagesp in Bauru

The Federal Police of Brazil has launched an investigation into alleged fraudulent bidding practices at Ceagesp in Bauru following a public prosecution request.

Mar 12 • 22:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF seizes 100 ampoules and 'rejuvenating' pens without registration for sale in Brazil

The Federal Highway Police (PRF) seized 100 counterfeit ampoules of 'rejuvenating' pens without registration for sale in Brazil in the Federal District.

Mar 9 • 18:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

How Vorcaro diverted money from Master to family members, according to investigations

Daniel Vorcaro misappropriated funds from Banco Master for personal benefit and his family's gain through complex financial maneuvers.

Mar 8 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Daniel Vorcaro is transferred to the Federal Penitentiary in Brasília

Banker Daniel Vorcaro has been transferred to the Federal Penitentiary in Brasília due to concerns for his personal safety.

Mar 6 • 18:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is arrested by the Federal Police after invading a restricted area of Congonhas airport in SP

A man was arrested by the Federal Police in Brazil after illegally entering a restricted area at Congonhas Airport in São Paulo.

Mar 5 • 12:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Forensic Examination by the Federal Police on Daniel Vorcaro's Phones Reveals Details of a Criminal Scheme Driven by Corruption

The Federal Police of Brazil unveiled a criminal scheme involving Daniel Vorcaro, highlighting multiple cores of corruption following an examination of his mobile phones.

Mar 5 • 00:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Wanted for homicide is arrested after fleeing a federal road block and crashing a stolen car into three vehicles

A 25-year-old man wanted for homicide was arrested after fleeing a police roadblock in Recife and crashing a stolen car into multiple vehicles.

Feb 23 • 14:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PF's leadership was displeased with Mendonça prohibiting the sharing of Master investigation data with superiors

André Mendonça's decision to restrict data sharing in the Master investigation has led to dissatisfaction among the Federal Police's leadership.

Feb 23 • 12:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça calls for new meeting with the Federal Police about Banco Master

Minister André Mendonça has called for a new meeting with the Federal Police regarding investigations into Banco Master, scheduled for Monday, October 23.

Feb 22 • 01:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival records the highest number of deaths on roads since 2020

The Carnaval holiday in Brazil saw the highest number of fatalities on federal highways in six years, with 130 deaths reported.

Feb 20 • 01:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF seizes anabolic steroids, weight loss medications, and iPhones hidden in car in Ceará

Federal Highway Police (PRF) in Brazil seized a load of anabolic steroids, weight loss drugs, and illegal electronics from a car in Ceará, with three men arrested during the operation.

Feb 18 • 20:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A judicial warehouse burned down in the Federal Police premises in Barracas

A fire broke out at a Federal Police site in Barracas, Buenos Aires, damaging several vehicles but resulting in no reported injuries or evacuations.

Feb 13 • 22:31 UTC

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