President of Unafisco who criticized STF investigation testifies to Federal Police on Friday after Moraes' order
Kléber Cabral, president of Unafisco Nacional, is scheduled to testify in front of the Federal Police following an order from Minister Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Federal Court regarding an investigation into the leaking of confidential data by auditors.
Kléber Cabral, the president of Unafisco Nacional, is set to testify before Brazil's Federal Police (PF) on Friday, following a directive from Minister Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Federal Court (STF). The testimony comes in the context of a controversial investigation aimed at auditors from the Receita Federal who are suspected of leaking sensitive information about Supreme Court ministers. The operation is linked to the ongoing inquiry into the dissemination of fake news, for which Moraes is the rapporteur.
During an interview on GloboNews earlier in the week, Cabral expressed strong criticism of the Federal Police's operation, which he believes undermines the auditors' professional integrity and creates a hostile working environment. Cabral described the measures taken against the auditors as attempts to intimidate and oppress them, claiming that these actions compromise their function and ability in the public service. His remarks highlight the tension between law enforcement actions and the protections afforded to public servants in carrying out their duties.
The exact motivations for Cabral's summons remain unclear, with speculation surrounding whether it relates to his public comments. Further complicating the situation is the ambiguity concerning whether Cabral will be questioned as a witness or if he is considered a subject of investigation. This case exemplifies the ongoing political and judicial challenges faced in Brazil, particularly around issues of accountability and the limits of freedom of expression for authorities in a democratic society.