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TSE investigates Flávio Bolsonaro for suspected Instagram campaign network
The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) has launched an investigation into a suspected network of Instagram 'collab' posts allegedly used to boost the election campaigns of Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, Alfredo Gaspar, and Mario Frias. The investigation, initiated following a complaint by the 'Brasil Pronto Pra Mais' coalition, examines potential misuse of social media and the abuse of economic and political power.
Justice Minister Ricardo Villas Bôas Cueva ordered Meta to preserve connection, access, and content records for the investigated profiles. Additionally, the court has directed Meta to remove commercial links from the profiles in question within 48 hours. The investigation also involves Shopee, which must identify the owners of the 'Bella Chic Store' and provide information regarding specific sales links used to promote campaign-related products.
Investigators noted that the coordinated use of the 'collab' feature allowed posts to appear simultaneously on multiple accounts, potentially bypassing transparency and spending regulations. The coalition alleges that hundreds of profiles were involved in this coordinated effort to expand campaign reach without proper disclosure.
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Alfredo Gaspar · Brazil · Bruno Scheid · Dias Toffoli · Flávio Bolsonaro · Jair Bolsonaro · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Lula · Mario Frias · Meta · Ricardo Villas Bôas Cueva · Superior Electoral Court
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The investigation noted that some profiles used shared shortened links in their biographies to promote campaign products. www.metropoles.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The investigation targets Flávio Bolsonaro, Alfredo Gaspar, and Mario Frias for potential misuse of social media. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · www.metropoles.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · 98fmnatal.com.br · www.blogdobg.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] The TSE opened an investigation into a suspected network of Instagram 'collab' posts used to boost the campaign of Flávio Bolsonaro. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · 98fmnatal.com.br · www.metropoles.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Minister Ricardo Villas Bôas Cueva ordered the preservation of connection and access data for the investigated Instagram profiles. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] The coalition filed the complaint alleging the coordinated use of Instagram collabs to bypass transparency and spending rules. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · 98fmnatal.com.br · www.metropoles.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.blogdobg.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The coalition filed the petition alleging the use of coordinated Instagram collabs to bypass transparency and spending regulations. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · 98fmnatal.com.br · www.metropoles.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The TSE opened an investigation into a suspected network of Instagram 'collab' posts used to boost election content for Flávio Bolsonaro, Alfredo Gaspar, and Mario Frias. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · 98fmnatal.com.br · www.metropoles.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.blogdobg.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] The investigation explores potential misuse of social media and abuse of economic or political power. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · www.metropoles.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · 98fmnatal.com.br · www.blogdobg.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Minister Ricardo Villas Bôas Cueva ordered Meta to preserve connection, access, and content records for the investigated Instagram profiles. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br