Feb 27 • 16:20 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil Folha (PT)

Launch of Fábio Tofic's book brings together Guido Mantega and presidents of OAB SP and Febraban

Fábio Tofic Simantob launched his new book on corporate corruption, attended by notable figures including former Minister Guido Mantega.

Fábio Tofic Simantob recently launched his book titled "Corruption: The Border Between Knowledge and Ignorance in Corporate Structure" at Livraria da Vila in the JK Iguatemi mall in São Paulo. This event took place on Thursday, the 26th, and saw the attendance of influential personalities such as former Minister of Finance Guido Mantega, Leonardo Sica, president of OAB SP, and Isaac Sidney, president of Febraban. The presence of these figures highlighted the book's relevance in discussions of corruption within the corporate sector. In his book, Tofic shares insights from his legal practice concerning corruption cases in business environments, intertwining his personal experiences with an analysis of both recent judiciary rulings in Brazil and notable international cases. Among the pivotal cases discussed is Brazil's notorious Operation Lava Jato, which became a landmark in understanding the implications of corrupt practices in enterprise frameworks. Tofic's narrative not only addresses legal perspectives but also seeks to delineate the ethical dilemmas faced by corporations navigating this complex landscape. The launch drew attention not only for the content of the book but also for the collective participation of these high-profile leaders, indicating a growing seriousness in confronting the issue of corruption within Brazil's economy. As institutions like OAB and Febraban are crucial in maintaining legal and ethical standards in business, their endorsement of discussions surrounding Tofic's work signals a potential shift towards systemic change in corporate governance and accountability.

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