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Flávio Bolsonaro investigated for corruption in film financing

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, a leading presidential candidate in Brazil, is under investigation by the Federal Police for suspected corruption, money laundering, and currency evasion. The probe, which was unsealed by the Supreme Federal Court, focuses on the financing of ‘Dark Horse’, a biopic about his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Investigators are examining whether approximately 61 million reais (over US$ 10 million) provided by Daniel Vorcaro, the former head of Banco Master, was used to fund the film. Vorcaro is currently detained in connection with a massive financial fraud estimated at US$ 2.3 billion. Evidence from Vorcaro’s cellphone suggests that roughly US$ 12 million was transferred to a US-based fund linked to Flávio’s brother, Eduardo Bolsonaro.

Additionally, the Federal Police are investigating whether public funds from parliamentary amendments were diverted to the film's production through a scheme involving various public and private entities. The operation, known as ‘Make Up’, has also targeted individuals such as federal deputy Mario Frias and producer Karina Gama.

Flávio Bolsonaro has denied all allegations, maintaining that the film's financing is entirely legal and that the investigations are politically motivated. Meanwhile, recent Datafolha polls show a tight race between Flávio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, with the two candidates in a technical tie for the presidency.

Entities

Controladoria-Geral da União · Daniel Vorcaro · Dark Horse · Federal Police · Flávio Bolsonaro · Flávio Dino · Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social · Jair Bolsonaro · Karina Ferreira da Gama · Karina Gama · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Mario Frias

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 31 SOURCES] The Federal Police and the Office of the Comptroller General launched Operation Make Up to investigate the alleged diversion of public funds. santaportal.com.br · www.jornalfolhadoestado.com · impactopr.com.br
  • [● 21 SOURCES] The suspects face investigation for embezzlement, document forgery, criminal organization, bidding crimes, and money laundering. santaportal.com.br · www.jornalfolhadoestado.com
  • [● 31 SOURCES] Federal Deputy Mario Frias and producer Karina Gama are primary targets of the investigation. santaportal.com.br · www.jornalfolhadoestado.com · impactopr.com.br
  • [● 17 SOURCES] Financial transactions between companies involved in the scheme exceed hundreds of millions of reais. santaportal.com.br
  • [● 29 SOURCES] Forty-nine search and seizure warrants were executed in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Ceará, and the Federal District. santaportal.com.br · www.jornalfolhadoestado.com · impactopr.com.br
  • [● 18 SOURCES] Audits identified irregularities in a 2 million reais amendment indicated by Mario Frias for entities linked to Karina Gama. www.jornalfolhadoestado.com · impactopr.com.br
  • [● 31 SOURCES] The investigation concerns the alleged diversion of parliamentary amendment funds intended for the film ‘Dark Horse’, a biopic of former President Jair Bolsonaro. santaportal.com.br · www.jornalfolhadoestado.com · impactopr.com.br
  • [● 4 SOURCES] Seven firearms belonging to Deputy Mario Frias were seized during the operation.
  • [● 15 SOURCES] The Federal Police are investigating a possible scheme involving the diversion of parliamentary amendments related to the production of the film 'Dark Horse'. www.bombeirosdf.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Flávio Bolsonaro leads presidential campaign fundraising with R$ 44.3 million, according to TSE data.
  • [● 5 SOURCES] Flávio Bolsonaro accused Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino of political interference.
  • [● 4 SOURCES] A CGU audit identified potential irregularities involving R$ 2 million in amendments indicated by Deputy Mario Frias.

Sources

Bastidores do Poder [rdmonline.com.br]