Brazil's Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli announced on Wednesday that he has archived an investigation into the non-governmental organization (NGO) Transparency International regarding its involvement in a leniency agreement made by J&F with the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office (MPF) during the Lava Jato probe. This investigation, initiated in 2024 following a complaint by Congressman Rui Falcão, questioned possible irregularities related to the cooperation between the MPF and the Transparency International. The decision arrives amid ongoing debates about accountability and transparency in high-profile corruption cases in Brazil.

The basis of the investigation arose from allegations suggesting an inappropriate partnership between the Lava Jato task force and Transparency International, particularly concerning a fine imposed on J&F exceeding R$10 billion, with more than R$2 billion slated for social projects supported by the NGO. In December 2023, Minister Toffoli suspended J&F's fine payment, which has attracted a considerable amount of scrutiny and highlighted the tensions between judicial, governmental, and non-governmental entities involved in Brazil's largest corruption scandal.

Toffoli cited the position of the Prosecutor General's Office, which recommended the case's archival. This decision reflects ongoing concerns within Brazil about the integrity of investigations into corruption and the entities involved, raising questions about the standards of cooperation deemed acceptable between public prosecutors and NGOs. The archival of this investigation could influence how similar cases are approached in the future, especially concerning transparency and the legitimacy of collaborations in combating corruption.