Feb 13 • 13:48 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

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, a minister of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF), has scheduled a meeting for Friday afternoon with Federal Police delegates who are conducting investigations into financial fraud involving Banco Master. The purpose of the meeting is to gather a comprehensive overview of the investigation's status, including completed actions and future steps planned by the police. This meeting comes shortly after Mendonça took over the case's report from Minister Dias Toffoli, who faced scrutiny over alleged connections to those being investigated.

Mendonça's appointment follows reports suggesting a dubious link between Toffoli and the case, which involves Banco Master, owned by businessman Daniel Vorcaro. Allegations indicate that Toffoli may have ties with the investigation through a family-owned firm, Maridt Participações, that has conducted business with an investment fund linked to Banco Master. The discussions will likely touch upon how these connections could affect the investigation's integrity and public perception.

The fallout from this incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Brazil's judicial system in addressing corruption and ensuring accountability among its top officials. As the new relator, Mendonça's actions will be closely scrutinized to maintain the judiciary's credibility amid these serious allegations. The outcome of the meeting may provide insight into how the investigation will proceed and what measures will be taken to uphold justice in this high-profile case.

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