The Federal Police of Brazil conducted a significant operation on Tuesday, executing search and seizure warrants in a luxury condominium in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo. This operation is part of an ongoing investigation into potential illegal access to Federal Revenue data concerning government authorities, including Supreme Court (STF) ministers. The operation was authorized by the Minister Alexandre de Moraes of the STF and initiated by a request from the Attorney General of the Republic (PGR).

In addition to the searches in São José do Rio Preto, the police also carried out three additional search warrants across the states of São Paulo, Bahia, and Rio de Janeiro. The authorities imposed various precautionary measures during the operation, such as electronic monitoring via ankle bracelets, suspension from public office, passport cancellations, and restrictions on leaving the country. Such actions indicate the seriousness with which the Brazilian authorities are treating the breaches of confidentiality and the protection of sensitive government data.

The investigation was prompted by a request from the STF in January, which called for an audit of the Federal Revenue systems to detect any unauthorized access or anomalies related to data concerning influential government figures. The implications of this operation may resonate widely, as it highlights ongoing concerns regarding data privacy and breaches within the government, potentially affecting public trust in the handling of sensitive information by authorities.