Feb 26 • 17:01 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

CPI investigates whether Vorcaro used company of the Toffoli family to launder money, says rapporteur

The Brazilian CPI is investigating possible money laundering involving a company related to the family of Supreme Court minister Dias Toffoli.

The Brazilian Senate's Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) on Organized Crime, led by Senator Alessandro Vieira, is currently investigating allegations that a company associated with the family of Supreme Court minister Dias Toffoli may have been involved in laundering money for a criminal group linked to Banco Master. This investigation raises significant questions about the integrity of political figures in Brazil and their potential connections to organized crime.

On Wednesday, the CPI approved the summons of José Carlos Dias Toffoli Cônego and José Eugênio Dias Toffoli, the minister's brothers, along with the move to break the company's confidentiality. Senator Vieira highlighted that this investigation focuses on whether the company played a role in facilitating financial crimes linked to the criminal enterprise behind Banco Master. The case exemplifies the intertwining of political and economic interests in Brazil, drawing scrutiny toward the involvement of high-profile individuals.

The Toffoli family is reportedly involved in a company named Maridt Participações, which was part of the Tayayá Ribeirão Claro group responsible for a resort in Paraná. The committee's decision to investigate and call upon the Toffoli brothers signifies a critical moment in the ongoing efforts to tackle corruption and organized crime in Brazil, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability among those in power.

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