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Justice Minister Flávio Dino authorizes third federal probe into President Lula’s son Fábio Luís Lula da Silva (Lulinha)

On 4 August 2026 STF minister Flávio Dino approved a third investigation requested by the Federal Police into Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, the son of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The probe adds to two earlier inquiries that were authorized by minister André Mendonça.

The new inquiry examines alleged influence‑peddling that would have benefited the technology firm 3Structure IT Ltd and other companies, including a cannabis‑medicinal business linked to lobbyist Antonio Carlos Camilo Antunes (“Careca”). 3Structure IT Ltd holds federal contracts worth about R$ 81 million, of which more than R$ 46 million have already been paid.

A parallel investigation was also opened to look into alleged illegal leaks of confidential data from the ongoing PF investigations. The defense team, led by lawyers Guilherme Suguimori and Marco Aurélio de Carvalho, has filed petitions with the Ministry of Justice and the PF internal‑affairs office, describing the leaks as a “fishing expedition.” The case originated from evidence gathered during Operation Sem Desconto, which uncovered fraud in INSS pension‑discount schemes.

Key figures mentioned include lobbyist Roberta Luchsinger, who is under investigation for unregistered meetings, and the businessman Cleber Ribas de Oliveira, a partner in 3Structure IT Ltd. The investigations remain under judicial secrecy, and no conclusions have been announced.

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3Structure IT · 3Structure IT Ltd · 3Structure IT Ltd. · André Mendonça · Antonio Carlos Camilo Antunes · Antonio Carlos Camilo Antunes (Careca do INSS) · Antonio Carlos Camilo Antunes (Careca) · Brazilian Federal Police · Dataprev · Flávio Bolsonaro · Flávio Dino · Fábio Luís Lula da Silva

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