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Banco Master owner linked to attempts to influence STF Minister Gilmar Mendes
Messages recovered by the Federal Police from the phone of Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, reveal attempts to influence Brazilian judicial and political figures. Conversations involving lawyer Ciro Soares indicate efforts to arrange a dinner between Vorcaro and Supreme Federal Court (STF) Minister Gilmar Mendes. While messages suggest Mendes expressed interest in a meeting, the Minister’s office has denied that any such dinner occurred.
Investigations also highlight that Banco Master reportedly paid former senator Chiquinho Feitosa R$ 500,000 monthly to facilitate interests regarding STF legal processes. Additionally, messages show attempts to facilitate meetings between Vorcaro and Senator Otto Alencar, though Alencar’s office maintains he has never met the banker in person.
In a related development, Fabiano Zettel, Vorcaro’s brother-in-law and alleged financial operator, has indicated he may break his silence to provide information regarding various authorities following a failed plea bargain attempt. Meanwhile, the National Council of Justice (CNJ) and the Central Bank are proposing new regulations for the assignment of court-ordered debts (precatórios) to prevent fraud and speculation, a move spurred by previous scandals involving Banco Master.
Entities
Banco Master · Ciro Soares · Daniel Vorcaro · Gilmar Mendes · Paulo Gonet · Supreme Federal Court · Supremo Tribunal Federal
Claims
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ciro Soares attempted to arrange meetings between Daniel Vorcaro and Senator Otto Alencar. www.bahianoticias.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Banco Master paid former senator Chiquinho Feitosa R$ 500,000 per month to seek benefits in STF processes. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The messages were extracted from Daniel Vorcaro's phone by the Federal Police.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fabiano Zettel, Vorcaro's brother-in-law, expressed intent to break his silence regarding authorities. www.osul.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Minister Gilmar Mendes denied that the dinner mentioned in the messages took place. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · portaloinformante.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Senator Otto Alencar's office stated he has never met Vorcaro in person. www.bahianoticias.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Lawyer Ciro Soares attempted to broker a meeting between Banco Master owner Daniel Vorcaro and Supreme Court Minister Gilmar Mendes. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · portaloinformante.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Minister Gilmar Mendes denied that the dinner mentioned in messages took place. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · portaloinformante.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Senator Otto Alencar’s office stated he has never met Daniel Vorcaro in person. www.bahianoticias.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Banco Master reportedly paid former senator Chiquinho Feitosa R$ 500,000 per month to seek benefits in STF processes. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · portaloinformante.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The messages were extracted from Daniel Vorcaro’s cell phone by the Federal Police.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Lawyer Ciro Soares attempted to arrange a dinner between Banco Master owner Daniel Vorcaro and Supreme Court Minister Gilmar Mendes. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · portaloinformante.com.br