Minister André Mendonça has been appointed as the new reporter for the Master Bank case at the Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil, succeeding Minister Dias Toffoli. This change comes after the Federal Police submitted a report implicating Toffoli based on data extracted from the mobile phone of Daniel Vorcaro, the owner of Master Bank, which is under investigation for alleged financial fraud. The appointment of Mendonça was determined randomly through an electronic system used by the STF.

The process of selecting reporters at the STF is crucial, as it impacts how cases are processed and investigated. The distribution can occur either by random lottery or by an established precedent. The electronic lottery ensures that the selection is unbiased and maintains legal fairness in the distribution of cases among the ministers. Mendonça's appointment suggests a significant shift in how the case may be approached moving forward, given the context of the investigation and the previous involvement of Toffoli.

As the investigation into Master Bank continues, questions arise about the implications of this change in reportorship. The involvement of the Supreme Court and the implications of the findings from Vorcaro's phone data could lead to further legal scrutiny and potentially affect various stakeholders within and outside the banking industry. Observers will be watching closely to see how Mendonça will handle the case and what strategies may be employed as the situation develops further.