Brazil extends probe of former central bank officials linked to Master Bank scandal

The Controladoria‑Geral da União (CGU) has extended by 60 days the administrative disciplinary proceedings against two former Banco Central employees—ex‑director of Inspection Paulo Sérgio Neves de Souza and ex‑head of Banking Supervision Belline Santana—who are suspected of receiving regular "allowances" from banker Daniel Vorcaro to act as his informal consultants in the Master Bank scandal. The extension moves the deadline to 22 July while the CGU awaits the Federal Police investigation, which requires authorization from Minister André Mendonça, the Supreme Court rapporteur for the case. Central Bank president Gabriel Galípolo called the matter one of the gravest in the institution’s history, saying, "Foi gravíssimo…".

Further reporting links Vorcaro’s network to executives such as Mariana Barbosa and Marcelo Marques, who handled payments to media promoters and other entities, with millions of reais transferred from Master Bank to affiliated companies and individuals between 2022 and 2025.