Brazil's Supreme Court (STF) President Edson Fachin announced the decision to archive the suspicion claim against Justice Dias Toffoli concerning the investigation into frauds linked to Master Bank. The claim was based on a report submitted by the Federal Police (PF) director Andrei Rodrigues, which included controversial messages between banker Daniel Vorcaro and his brother-in-law Fabiano Zettel discussing payments for a resort owned by Toffoli’s family. The content of these messages raised questions about Toffoli’s impartiality in the investigation.

On February 12, the Supreme Court ministers convened to deliberate on the Federal Police's findings. After a thorough discussion, the ministers issued a statement asserting that they found no valid reasons to consider Toffoli as suspect in the case. Furthermore, Toffoli voluntarily decided to withdraw from the role of relator, in light of the serious allegations against him, signaling a commitment to uphold the integrity of the judicial process amid scrutiny from public and political spheres.

The implications of this decision are significant, as it highlights the ongoing tensions within Brazil’s judicial system regarding allegations of corruption and the interconnections between political figures and private interests. The movement to archive the suspicion not only reflects an internal consensus among the Supreme Court justices but also serves to reinforce Toffoli’s standing amidst allegations that could have jeopardized public trust in the judiciary. As this case unfolds, it raises broader questions about accountability and transparency in Brazil’s legal landscape, particularly with high-profile cases involving financial institutions and the integrity of institutions.