On Saturday, the Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) officially archived a motion that sought to disqualify Justice Dias Toffoli from participating in investigations linked to Banco Master. This development follows a process initiated in February, when the Federal Police presented a report to Justice Edson Fachin containing information from the seized phone of Daniel Vorcaro, the owner of Banco Master, that referenced Toffoli. The presence of such information raised substantial concerns regarding Toffoli's impartiality in the ongoing investigations.

Toffoli faced immense pressure to step back from his role as rapporteur for the Master case, particularly after media reports revealed potential connections between him, a resort owned by a company affiliated with Banco Master, and the bank itself. In light of these allegations and the surrounding controversy, Toffoli did indeed withdraw from the case. Following his resignation as rapporteur, a joint statement was issued by other Supreme Court justices, reinforcing that the grounds for his disqualification had not been established.

This decision to archive the disqualification motion highlights the continuing controversies surrounding the operations of Banco Master and the judicial engagements of senior officials within the Brazilian legal system. The implications of this case stretch beyond the immediate parties involved, potentially affecting public trust in the judiciary as it navigates cases involving significant financial interests and complex interpersonal relations.