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Federal Police extend investigation into 'Dark Horse' film financing
The Brazilian Federal Police have requested a 90-day extension for an investigation into the financing of 'Dark Horse', a biopic about former President Jair Bolsonaro. The probe focuses on payments made by former banker Daniel Vorcaro and involves Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, who is under investigation for his role in soliciting funds for the production.
Investigators are examining significant financial discrepancies, noting that while over US$ 12 million was reportedly sent to the United States via the Havengate Development Fund, only US$ 2.8 million was recorded as entering Brazil. The Federal Police are also reviewing documents provided by whistleblower Antônio Carlos Freixo Júnior, who has provided testimony that contains contradictions regarding the nature of these international transfers.
The investigation is currently awaiting international cooperation from the United States to obtain financial records of foreign entities involved in the transactions. Senator Flávio Bolsonaro has denied any wrongdoing, maintaining that the funds involved were private in nature.
Entities
André Mendonça · Antônio Carlos Freixo Júnior · Daniel Vorcaro · Dark Horse · Federal Police · Flávio Bolsonaro · Havengate Development · Havengate Development Fund LP · Polícia Federal · Supreme Federal Court
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- [● 23 SOURCES] Senator Flávio Bolsonaro is formally among those being investigated. oantagonista.com.br · portaldiarioderondonia.com · www.acessa.com · gazeta24h.com · gazetaderondonia.com.br · +10 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] The Federal Police requested a 90-day extension for the Dark Horse inquiry from Minister André Mendonça. oantagonista.com.br · portaldiarioderondonia.com · www.acessa.com · gazeta24h.com · gazetaderondonia.com.br · +10 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] Daniel Vorcaro, former controller of Banco Master, is linked to the film's financing. oantagonista.com.br · portaldiarioderondonia.com · www.acessa.com · gazeta24h.com · gazetaderondonia.com.br · +10 more
- [● 22 SOURCES] The investigation targets suspicions of money laundering, corruption, and foreign exchange evasion. oantagonista.com.br · jovempan.com.br · portaldiarioderondonia.com · www.acessa.com · gazeta24h.com · +10 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] Approximately US$ 12.3 million was sent abroad through a financial structure involving Havengate Development Fund LP. jovempan.com.br · portaldiarioderondonia.com · www.acessa.com · gazeta24h.com · gazetaderondonia.com.br · +12 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The investigation includes potential misuse of parliamentary amendments by Deputy Mario Frias. oantagonista.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Investigators identified a discrepancy where over US$ 12 million was sent abroad, while only US$ 2.8 million was recorded as entering Brazil. jornaldebrasilia.com.br · valor.globo.com · portaltucuma.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Federal Police estimated the overseas remittances totaled approximately R$ 72 million.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Freixo transferred US$ 12.3 million to the Havengate fund in the United States. atarde.com.br · valor.globo.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Antônio Carlos Freixo Júnior testified that he believed US$ 12.3 million was being invested in real estate ventures. atarde.com.br · valor.globo.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Federal Police identified contradictions in the testimony of Antônio Carlos Freixo Júnior regarding the purpose of the funds sent to the Havengate fund. valor.globo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Federal Police requested authorization to re-examine Freixo to clarify the circumstances of the transfers. valor.globo.com