Feb 20 • 15:50 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

André Mendonça returns to CPI data on the breaking of banking secrets from Master and Vorcaro

Minister André Mendonça of Brazil's Supreme Court has mandated the Senate to hand over investigation materials from the Sem Desconto Operation to the Federal Police, which include data from the banking secrecy breaches.

André Mendonça, a minister of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF), has ordered that the Senate president deliver all investigation elements related to the Sem Desconto Operation to the Federal Police. The operation in question investigates fraud involving INSS benefits. The materials to be shared contain sensitive information regarding the breaking of banking secrecy for Banco Master and individual Daniel Vorcaro, which were previously retained by the Senate under decisions made by former relator Dias Toffoli.

Mendonça recently took over the investigation duties from Toffoli and is now responsible for cases related to both the INSS fraud and the Banco Master situation. His decision emphasizes the urgency for the Senate to comply and ensure the findings are provided to the police for an ongoing investigation into significant financial misconduct. The CPI, or Parliamentary Joint Commission of Inquiry, is designed to delve deeper into these issues, aiming to expose and address any wrongdoing.

This action indicates a serious push from the judiciary to safeguard public funds and address allegations of fraud. It also outlines the ongoing collaboration between judicial authorities and legislative investigations in Brazil, highlighting the multifaceted approach to tackling issues related to governmental accountability. Mendonça's firm stance on this matter urges greater transparency and accountability as the investigations proceed.

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