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Supreme Federal Court to judge investigation into Alexandre de Moraes
The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) is holding an extraordinary session to decide whether to open a formal investigation into Minister Alexandre de Moraes. The decision follows a Federal Police report detailing 187 interactions and 52 messages exchanged between Moraes and Daniel Vorcaro, the former controller of Banco Master.
The messages, recovered from Vorcaro’s phone, suggest a close relationship. They include discussions regarding a R$ 131 million contract between Banco Master and the law firm of Viviane Barci de Moraes, the minister’s wife. Additionally, the report indicates Vorcaro sought information from Moraes regarding potential police operations intended to arrest him.
The session, presided over by Minister Edson Fachin, will first determine the validity of the Federal Police report. The Prosecutor General’s Office (PGR) has argued for the report's annulment, claiming that Minister André Mendonça initiated investigations into Moraes illegally without prior plenary authorization.
In preparation for the session, Minister Mendonça lifted the secrecy on legal processes involving Vorcaro’s payment network, following instructions from Fachin and support from the PGR. This action has unsealed 54 lines of investigation related to Operation Compliance Zero, which targets corruption and financial fraud.
Entities
Alexandre de Moraes · André Mendonça · Banco Master · Daniel Vorcaro · Edson Fachin · Supreme Federal Court · Supremo Tribunal Federal
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 21 SOURCES] Federal Police investigators recovered 52 messages exchanged between Vorcaro and Minister Alexandre de Moraes. newslog.com.br · www.obomdanoticia.com.br · omaringa.com.br · jeremoaboagora.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · +15 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] The recovered messages suggest Vorcaro shared information regarding a R$ 131 million contract between Banco Master and the law firm of Viviane Barci de Moraes, wife of Minister Alexandre de Moraes. newslog.com.br · www.obomdanoticia.com.br · omaringa.com.br · jeremoaboagora.com.br · portalolm.com.br · +7 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The lifting of secrecy covers 54 lines of investigation stemming from Operation Compliance Zero. newslog.com.br · www.obomdanoticia.com.br · omaringa.com.br · jeremoaboagora.com.br · portalolm.com.br · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Minister André Mendonça lifted the secrecy on a legal process regarding the payment network of former banker Daniel Vorcaro. newslog.com.br · www.obomdanoticia.com.br · omaringa.com.br · jeremoaboagora.com.br · portalolm.com.br · +2 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] In the messages, Vorcaro reportedly sought information regarding a Federal Police operation intended to arrest him. newslog.com.br · www.obomdanoticia.com.br · omaringa.com.br · jeremoaboagora.com.br · portalolm.com.br · +5 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Coaf stated it could only release financial intelligence reports involving authorities with privileged forum upon express authorization from the Supreme Court. ac24horas.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Supreme Federal Court session will be broadcast live via TV Justiça and the internet. jornalenoticias.com.br · canal38.com.br · drd.com.br · maisminas.com.br · odiariodebarretos.com.br · +1 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Prosecutor General Paulo Gonet argued that Minister André Mendonça investigated Alexandre de Moraes illegally by deepening the investigation without prior plenary authorization. maisminas.com.br · dev.tnonline.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · aredacao.com.br
- [● 8 SOURCES] In a deposition, Daniel Vorcaro stated he does not remember the recipient of a specific message allegedly intended for Alexandre de Moraes. cbn.globo.com · jeremoaboagora.com.br · mshoje.com.br · newslog.com.br · portalolm.com.br · +2 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] The Federal Police report identifies 187 interactions between Alexandre de Moraes and Daniel Vorcaro. www.acordacidade.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · jeremoaboagora.com.br · maisminas.com.br · mshoje.com.br · +8 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Minister Edson Fachin defined the procedural rite for the session, which includes a report reading by André Mendonça and a statement from the Prosecutor General. jornalenoticias.com.br · canal38.com.br · drd.com.br · www.acordacidade.com.br · odiariodebarretos.com.br · +2 more