Feb 24 • 13:20 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil Folha (PT)

Mendonça gives 60 days for the Federal Police to deliver a complete report on Master and mentions authorities with privileged forum

Minister André Mendonça gives the Federal Police 60 days to submit a complete report on the Master Bank investigation, focusing on authorities who may be involved.

Minister André Mendonça of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) has mandated that the Federal Police (PF) deliver a comprehensive report regarding the Master Bank investigation within 60 days. This report must particularly highlight any authorities with privileged legal immunity who could be implicated in the case. Following the completion of this report, Mendonça is expected to decide whether the ongoing investigation will remain within the STF or be transferred to a lower court for prosecution.

The directive was established during a meeting on Monday (23rd) between Mendonça and the investigators linked to the Master case. During this meeting, the PF provided updates on the current stage of their investigation, while Mendonça shared a list of relevant legal processes connected to Operation Compliance Zero and its ramifications. The PF is tasked with delivering a thorough analysis, including insights from seized materials, such as the contents from the phone of banker Daniel Vorcaro, who is the main subject of the Compliance Zero investigation.

This investigation has significant implications as it involves high-profile banking operations and potentially corrupt practices among public officials. The references to high-ranking individuals within Vorcaro's communications, previously reported by Folha, suggest the depth and complexity of the case, which not only jeopardizes the integrity of financial institutions but also challenges the legal frameworks around political immunity in Brazil.

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