PM suspect of links to PCC and Transwolff called Milton Leite 'boss'
An inquiry indicates connections between former councilor Milton Leite and police officers involved with the company Transwolff, accused of money laundering tied to a criminal organization.
A military police inquiry reveals possible connections between former São Paulo city councilor Milton Leite and police officers who were detained for allegedly providing private security for leaders of Transwolff, a bus company embroiled in money laundering accusations linked to the First Capital Command (PCC), a notorious criminal organization. The company has denied the allegations, but the inquiry raises questions over the legitimacy of their operations and political affiliations.
The inquiry points out that Lieutenant Nereu Aparecido Alves referred to Milton Leite as 'boss' in a message sent to Cícero de Oliveira, the director of Transwolff. This suggests a potential collusion or influence between Leite and the private security arrangements involving military police. Furthermore, the investigation has unveiled financial and political ties between Leite and Transwolff, especially following the cancellation of the company’s contract amid the "Fim da Linha" operation by the São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office.
When contacted for a statement, Milton Leite denied any knowledge of Sergeant Alves and claimed that he never employed any police officers for personal security, highlighting an absence of records to support such claims. Meanwhile, Transwolff has strongly rejected any allegations of connections with criminal activities or attempts to associate their representatives with law enforcement misconduct, amplifying the scrutiny on the interactions between public officials and private entities in Brazil's ongoing struggles with corruption and organized crime.