Mar 13 • 07:00 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil Folha (PT)

Master attempted to transfer R$ 15.8 billion to BRB to compensate for fraud in credit portfolios, says report

The Master Bank tried to transfer R$ 15.8 billion to the BRB to replace R$ 12 billion in allegedly fraudulent credit portfolios sold to the Brasília bank, according to a financial intelligence report.

A recent report from the Financial Intelligence Council (Coaf) indicates that the Master Bank attempted to transfer R$ 15.8 billion in credits to the BRB (Regional Bank of Brasília) between September 2024 and November 2025. This action came as a means to replace R$ 12 billion in credit portfolios that were allegedly fraudulent and sold by Master Bank, led by Daniel Vorcaro, to the Brasília institution. The findings were presented to the Parliamentary Inquiry Committee (CPI) investigating organized crime in Brazil, shedding light on the uneasy relationships between these financial entities.

The report, accessible to Folha, also details the communication made by the BRB to Coaf on November 18, 2025, coinciding with the launch of Operation Compliance Zero. This operation is specifically focused on uncovering fraudulent activities related to Vorcaro's bank. The attempt to transfer such a substantial amount raises questions about the integrity of the financial operations undertaken by both banks, as well as the regulatory oversight from the Central Bank of Brazil that initially flagged suspicious transactions involving them.

Although the Master Bank did not provide comments regarding the situation, it reflects a broader issue within Brazil’s financial institutions concerning fraud and accountability. With the investigations underway, the implications of these findings could lead to significant changes in regulatory practices, increasing scrutiny of financial transactions, and potential repercussions for those involved in orchestrating fraudulent activities.

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