Carlos Bernardo defense denies wrongdoing after property search

Legal representatives for Aparecido Carlos Bernardo have issued a press note following a search and seizure operation conducted on September 17, 2026, at a rural property in the Porto Murtinho region of Mato Grosso do Sul.

The defense stated that they have not yet been granted full access to the evidence collected during the investigation by the Federal Police or the 5th Federal Court of Campo Grande. The legal team maintains Carlos Bernardo's innocence, asserting that he has never practiced or tolerated illegal activities on his properties. The defense emphasized that the investigation should respect the presumption of innocence and cautioned against premature judgments made during an electoral period.