The Central Bank of Brazil (BC) announced that it has identified signs of undue advantages involving two of its employees during an internal investigation related to the Master case. In its statement concerning the third phase of Operation Compliance Zero, the BC did not disclose the names of the implicated individuals, former director Paulo Souza and Belline Santana, who formerly headed the banking supervision department. The investigation suggests serious misconduct within the institution, highlighting the potential for high-level corruption.

On Wednesday, during a federal police operation aimed at searching and seizing evidence, one individual, Daniel Vorcaro, was arrested. In a judicial order from Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça, it has been mandated that both Souza and Santana wear electronic ankle monitors as part of the ongoing investigation. This measure indicates the severity of the allegations and the potential flight risk posed by the officials involved, demonstrating a significant escalation in legal actions against suspected corruption in Brazil's financial institutions.

In response to these developments, the Central Bank has taken precautionary measures by temporarily suspending the two officials from their positions and restricting their access to the bank's facilities and systems. The BC has also initiated corrective procedures to investigate the allegations further and has reported potential criminal activities to the Federal Police. This situation raises serious concerns about governance and integrity within key financial institutions in Brazil and could have broader implications for public trust in financial oversight and regulatory frameworks in the country.