Felício Ramuth, the Vice Governor of São Paulo, is under investigation alongside his wife, Vanessa Ramuth, for alleged money laundering activities in Andorra, a European country known for its tax haven status. The investigation, revealed by the Metrópoles website and confirmed by Folha, suggests that the couple transferred over $1.6 million into accounts at AndBank, a local bank, through transactions believed to involve funds from illicit activities.

According to Andorra's Financial Intelligence Unit, the funds were transferred from accounts associated with Visio Corporation Ltd S.A., an offshore entity in Panama registered in Vanessa's name, with no clear proof of the funds' origin. Notably, both the Visio corporation and the AndBank account were established on the same date in October 2009, raising further suspicions about their legitimacy. As the investigation continues, significant scrutiny is being placed on the financial dealings of public officials in Brazil, particularly in the context of increasing transparency demands and anti-corruption efforts.

In response to these allegations, Vice Governor Ramuth has denied any wrongdoing and claims to have provided all necessary information to the Andorran authorities. This situation underscores ongoing concerns regarding the links between political figures and offshore financial activities, especially in a country like Brazil, where corruption and financial mismanagement have been persistent issues. The outcome of this investigation may have broader implications for governance and public trust in political institutions in the region.