Mendonça exempts Fabiano Zettel, Vorcaro's brother-in-law, from testifying in CPI
Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has exempted businessman Fabiano Zettel from testifying in the Organized Crime CPI, following the same rationale used to exempt the brothers of Minister Dias Toffoli.
Mendonça authorizes Vorcaro's trip to Brasília on Federal Police jet
Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Federal Court has authorized banker Daniel Vorcaro to fly to Brasília on a Federal Police jet for a Senate hearing.
Mendonça authorizes Vorcaro to testify in the Senate commission
Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Federal Court authorized Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, to testify before the Senate's Economic Affairs Commission.
The Vorcaro's mobile phone
The advent of smartphones has revolutionized police work by acting as both evidence repositories and psychological traps for criminals, making investigations significantly easier.
Judge says Vorcaro's fragmented stock purchase in BRB sought to 'hinder traceability'
A judge claims the method used by Daniel Vorcaro to purchase stocks in the Bank of Brasília was intended to obscure the source of funds.
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.
Court blocks R$ 376.4 million in shares owned by Vorcaro and two other individuals investigated in BRB case
The Brasília Court has blocked R$ 376.4 million in shares belonging to Daniel Vorcaro and two others, linked to an investigation into fraud involving Banco de Brasília.
Master Bank Case: Between Scorn and Silence
The article discusses the troubling narratives surrounding the Federal Police's classification of orgies involving European sex workers and public officials as legally inconsequential unless tied to public administration crimes.
CPI investigates whether Vorcaro used company of the Toffoli family to launder money, says rapporteur
The Brazilian CPI is investigating possible money laundering involving a company related to the family of Supreme Court minister Dias Toffoli.
District representatives call on the MP and government of DF to block Daniel Vorcaro from shareholder meeting of BRB
The PT bench in the DF Legislative Chamber is taking legal action to prevent Daniel Vorcaro from attending the upcoming BRB shareholder meeting due to concerns over his legitimacy in owning shares.
Former banker Daniel Vorcaro is expected to testify in the Senate on the 10th
Former banker Daniel Vorcaro is scheduled to testify before the Senate's Economic Affairs Committee on March 10, following a rescheduling of his appearance.
Senate Committee Sets New Date for Testimony of Vorcaro, Owner of Banco Master
The Senate's Economic Affairs Committee has rescheduled the testimony of Banco Master owner Daniel Vorcaro to March 10, at his defense's request.
The Economist magazine says that the STF is involved in a 'huge scandal'
The British magazine The Economist claims that Brazil's Supreme Court (STF) is entangled in a significant scandal linked to suspicions surrounding court ministers and banker Daniel Vorcaro.
Vorcaro escapes from attending the CPI of the INSS
The article discusses the complications and obstacles faced by Brazil's Legislative branch in investigating corruption scandals related to the social security system due to interference from the Judiciary.
Senate will insist on hearing Daniel Vorcaro in commission next Tuesday
The Brazilian Senate's Economic Affairs Commission plans to attempt again to hear ex-banker Daniel Vorcaro next Tuesday, confirming his travel logistics for the hearing.
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.
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.
CPMI of INSS: President wants to hear Vorcaro in person and rules out testimony in a closed meeting in São Paulo
The president of the CPMI of INSS, Senator Carlos Viana, insists that banker Daniel Vorcaro must appear in person before the commission in Brasília, rejecting proposals for a closed meeting in São Paulo due to legal discrepancies with the Supreme Federal Court (STF).
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.
Vorcaro suggests testifying to the Senate via video, in SP or on a new date
Former banker Daniel Vorcaro has suggested that senators from the Senate Economic Affairs Commission conduct his testimony in São Paulo or via video due to logistical issues related to his travel restrictions.
Master Case: Mendonça holds new meeting with the Federal Police this Monday to discuss next steps
Minister André Mendonça is set to meet with the Federal Police to discuss the ongoing investigations into the Master case involving alleged irregularities at Daniel Vorcaro's bank.
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.
The tupiniquim Epstein
The Brazilian Public Ministry recommended the opening of an investigation into Daniel Vorcaro's guests at his beach house in Trancoso, Bahia, drawing a parallel to Jeffrey Epstein's infamous social circle.
News in the rhythm of 'Nessun Dorma', only in the remix of Trancoso
Recent reports highlight the controversy surrounding Brazilian banker Daniel Vorcaro and his lavish parties, juxtaposed with legal challenges and media scrutiny.
Investigation of authorities at Vorcaro's party should evaluate behavior and use of public resources, say experts
Experts suggest that if investigations into the Banco Master scandal advance to assess authorities who attended events hosted by former banker Daniel Vorcaro, their actions concerning public resource usage will need scrutiny.
André Mendonça releases confidential data from the Master case to the INSS CPI; decision reverses ruling by former rapporteur, Dias Toffoli
Minister André Mendonça has granted the INSS CPI access to confidential information regarding Daniel Vorcaro, the owner of Banco Master, reversing a previous decision by former rapporteur Dias Toffoli.
Mendonça Provides More Transparency to the Master Case
Brazilian Minister André Mendonça ensures greater transparency in the Master case by ordering the Senate President to submit confidential data linked to former banker Daniel Vorcaro to the INSS Parliamentary Inquiry Committee.
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.
Mendonça orders Alcolumbre to return data from Vorcaro's confidentiality breach to the CPI of the INSS
Brazil's Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has mandated Senate President Davi Alcolumbre to provide the mixed CPI of the INSS and the Federal Police with data concerning the confidentiality breach of banker Daniel Vorcaro.
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.
Vorcaro considers not attending CPI after Mendonça's veto on the use of private jet
Amidst security concerns, Daniel Vorcaro is likely to skip the INSS CPI after a Supreme Court ruling denied the use of a private jet for his attendance.
TCU still evaluates how to handle Vorcaro's parties with authorities
The TCU is considering whether to investigate the participation of politicians and authorities at parties organized by former banker Daniel Vorcaro in Brazil.
Mendonça decides that Vorcaro is not obliged to testify before the INSS CPI, and the former banker considers not going
Brazil's Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça ruled that Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, is not required to testify before the mixed Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) related to the INSS.
Mendonça decides that Vorcaro's attendance at Congress committees is optional and prohibits private jet
Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça ruled that banker Daniel Vorcaro's appearance before Congress committees is optional and that he must travel on a commercial flight instead of a private jet.
INSS CPI Moves Vorcaro's Testimony to Monday (23), in Former Banker's First Hearing in Congress
The INSS Parliamentary Inquiry Commission has rescheduled Daniel Vorcaro's testimony to Monday, ensuring he will be heard before other congressional committees.
Renan Calheiros says Centrão maneuvers to dilute testimony of Vorcaro in the Senate
Senator Renan Calheiros claims that the Centrão is manipulating the scheduling of bank owner Daniel Vorcaro's testimony to lessen its impact on a Senate inquiry.
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After delays, the INSS CPI schedules Daniel Vorcaro's testimony for February 23
The INSS CPI has scheduled banker Daniel Vorcaro's testimony for February 23 after multiple postponements.
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.
Augusto Lima, former partner of Vorcaro, spent R$ 600 million of his assets to try to save Pleno
Augusto Lima had to spend around R$ 600 million of his wealth to honor banking obligations until the liquidation of the Pleno bank was announced.
Presence of authorities at Vorcaro's parties becomes the target of an investigation request at the TCU
The Public Ministry has recommended an investigation into federal authorities who attended parties at Daniel Vorcaro's vacation home in Bahia.
Mendonça and Fux withdraw from event with participation of Vorcaro's lawyer and former partner of a resort
Brazilian ministers Mendonça and Fux have opted out of a legal congress in Spain due to conflicts of interest tied to ongoing investigations.
Vorcaro was charged for contributions to Toffoli's resort and disbursed R$ 35 million, says newspaper
Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, allegedly contributed R$ 35 million to a resort associated with Brazilian Minister Dias Toffoli after being pursued for payments related to the investment.
Understand how the Tayayá resort contributed to Toffoli's removal from the Master case reporting
The luxury resort Tayayá is linked to the removal of Minister Dias Toffoli from the reporting of the Master case in Brazil due to his financial ties with an investment fund connected to ex-banker Daniel Vorcaro.
INSS CPI asks that Mendonça return Vorcaro documents after Toffoli leaves the case
The president of the INSS parliamentary inquiry committee, Senator Carlos Viana, formally requested that Minister André Mendonça return documents related to Banco Master after he replaced Dias Toffoli in the investigation.
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.
CPMI of INSS requests the new rapporteur of Master to return confidential data of Vorcaro
The CPMI of INSS has formally requested the new rapporteur, Minister André Mendonça, to return confidential documents related to Banco Master and its owner, Daniel Vorcaro, amidst ongoing investigations.
Daily Summary of JN: Toffoli Leaves the Master Case Reporting; PF Shows That Minister Is Mentioned in Messages on Daniel Vorcaro's Cell Phone
The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil is facing a crisis as Minister Dias Toffoli is revealed to be mentioned in messages on a suspect's phone, prompting discussions on his potential recusal from a significant case.
STF announces the removal of Toffoli from the Master case; minister was mentioned in messages from Daniel Vorcaro
The Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) announced that Minister Dias Toffoli has been removed from his role as rapporteur in the Master case amid ongoing discussions and a meeting initiated by Minister Luiz Edson Fachin.