The São Paulo Prosecutor's Office has initiated three lawsuits against former Agriculture Secretary Francisco Matturro and current Deputy Secretary Ricardo Lorenzini, accusing them of permitting illegal price increases for companies engaged in rural road construction projects. These complaints date back to 2022, during Matturro's tenure under Governor Rodrigo Garcia, during which Lorenzini served as his chief of staff. The allegations center on financial improprieties that threaten the integrity of public resources allocated for agricultural infrastructure.

Matturro's defense, led by attorney Fernando José da Costa, asserts that his actions as a public servant were in strict compliance with legal and administrative norms. The lawyer highlighted that 15 previous investigations concerning Matturro were archived, indicating that only a minor portion culminated in civil lawsuits, which are still in their preliminary stages. Furthermore, Costa noted that Matturro has yet to be summoned regarding the most recent lawsuits, suggesting an ongoing legal process rather than a definitive conclusion.

Attempts to reach Lorenzini's legal representation regarding these latest accusations were unsuccessful. However, the ongoing scrutiny from the Prosecutor's Office signals continued concerns over the management of public funds in state agricultural initiatives and could lead to further civil or criminal repercussions, affecting both officials' careers and public trust in governmental processes related to agricultural development in São Paulo.