Ministers of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) suspect they were clandestinely recorded by Dias Toffoli during a secret session that took place on the 12th of October, where it was decided that he would withdraw from being the rapporteur of a case concerning Banco Master. Details of their conversations emerged in a report by the website Poder360, which allegedly reproduced their exact words. The ministers have presented the report to Toffoli, asserting that a recording indeed took place, leading to heightened tensions within the court.

Toffoli, however, denied having made any audio recordings, stating, 'I did not record or report anything to anyone'. He brought to light a possibility that a staff member from the IT department might have been responsible for the recording. This denial has fueled uncertainty and discomfort among the ministers, who expressed their feelings of perplexity regarding the situation. They are particularly concerned that the excerpts selected from the recording appear to favor Toffoli while omitting the complexities discussed during the session, potentially skewing public perception of the proceedings.

The incident raises questions about the ethics and confidentiality of closed sessions within the STF, particularly given the political implications of the subjects discussed. A swift resolution is needed to identify the source of the leak, as it not only impacts the relationships within the court but also has broader implications for the public trust in Brazil's judicial system. As the situation unfolds, it could herald a critical moment for the STF's integrity and operational norms, especially in light of sensitive political discussions taking place in such sessions.