The Attorney General's Office of Rio de Janeiro has decided to resume its investigation into Carlos Bolsonaro, the former councilor and son of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, concerning allegations of 'rachadinha'—a term used in Brazil to describe the illegal practice of collecting part of public salaries from employees. The decision to reopen the case came after a judge determined that the investigation should be returned to the Public Prosecutor's Office, following a prior dismissal where prosecutors did not find evidence to charge Carlos but did indict former employees in connection with the case.

The current investigation aims to assess whether further inquiries are necessary to elucidate Carlos Bolsonaro's alleged involvement in collecting salaries from his former office staff. The original investigation had been abandoned by the Prosecutor Alexandre Graça, who found no irregular activity in Carlos's financial transactions. This resumption of inquiries indicates a renewed scrutiny of the former councilor’s dealings and could potentially signal a shift in the case's direction, especially given the political ramifications associated with the Bolsonaro family.

Carlos Bolsonaro has previously denied any wrongdoing regarding the allegations. He argued that the investigation was politically motivated and aimed at tarnishing his family’s reputation. The reopening of this investigation suggests ongoing concerns about ethics and legality in the operations of public officials in Brazil, especially those connected to prominent political families, which could have broader implications for public trust in governance and accountability in the aftermath of Brazil's political turmoil and changes in leadership.