Master Case: Alexandre de Moraes denies receiving messages from Daniel Vorcaro on the day of the banker’s arrest
Brazilian Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes denied receiving messages from banker Daniel Vorcaro on the day he was arrested, despite reports indicating a conversation occurred.
A report from the newspaper "O Globo" disclosed that Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, sent messages to Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes on the day Vorcaro was first arrested in November 2025. The messages, which were exclusively obtained by journalist Malu Gaspar, suggest that Vorcaro discussed the attempted sale of Banco Master with Moraes and indicates that he may have had unauthorized access to a confidential investigation against him in the Federal Court of Brasília.
The detailed communication between Vorcaro and Moraes spanned several hours on November 17, 2025, beginning at 7:19 AM and concluding at 8:48 PM, just under two hours before Vorcaro's arrest by the Federal Police. Additionally, it was revealed that Vorcaro has had Moraes's contact information stored in his phone since December 2023, suggesting a prior relationship that may raise ethical concerns regarding their interactions.
The implications of this exchange are significant, as they raise questions about the integrity of judicial processes and whether there were any undue influences involved in Vorcaro’s case. This incident could further complicate the ongoing scrutiny over judicial conduct in Brazil, particularly concerning relationships between political figures and powerful financial interests, especially in contexts where legal accountability is paramount.