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Daniel Vorcaro denies existence of criminal groups in Federal Police testimony
Daniel Vorcaro, former controller of Banco Master, has testified to the Federal Police regarding investigations into organized groups known as ‘A Turma’ and ‘Os Meninos’. Vorcaro and his father, Henrique Vorcaro, deny the existence of these groups as criminal structures, characterizing the terms as private conversations or personal venting rather than organized crime.
The Federal Police suspect these groups acted as a private militia to monitor, intimidate, and gather information on business competitors, former employees, and journalists. Evidence includes messages discussing plans to target journalists and attempts to disrupt the website of Revista Piauí.
Additional investigations have revealed messages suggesting Vorcaro maintained close ties with Brazil's Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, discussing a potential merger between energy companies Enel and Light. The Federal Police also plan to question several high-profile figures, including Gabriel Galípolo and Roberto Campos Neto, regarding potential influence and the co-option of Central Bank officials.
Entities
Alexandre Silveira · Banco Central · Banco Master · Daniel Vorcaro · Gabriel Galípolo · Henrique Vorcaro · Luiz Phillipi Mourão · Polícia Federal · Supreme Federal Court
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Conversations between Vorcaro and Maurício Quadrado discussed a potential merger between energy companies Enel and Light. www.spacemoney.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Federal Police discovered evidence of organized groups through messages extracted from Daniel Vorcaro's phone. mauaagora.com.br · pontanegranews.com.br · ubirataonline.com.br · www.piranot.com.br · tvtribunape.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] The terms ‘A Turma’ or ‘Os Meninos’ do not refer to specific organized criminal groups or structures, according to Daniel Vorcaro’s defense. mauaagora.com.br · pontanegranews.com.br · ubirataonline.com.br · www.piranot.com.br · tvtribunape.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Henrique Vorcaro, Daniel's father, allegedly commanded the criminal groups. mauaagora.com.br · pontanegranews.com.br · www.piranot.com.br · tvtribunape.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Messages indicate Daniel Vorcaro lent a Gulfstream G550 aircraft to presenter Luciano Huck for a trip to interview Vladimir Zelensky. noticiabrasil.net.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Messages from Vorcaro's phone suggest a close relationship with Brazil's Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira. www.spacemoney.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] The groups ‘A Turma’ and ‘Os Meninos’ are suspected of acting as a private militia to attack and gather information on Vorcaro's adversaries. valor.globo.com · mauaagora.com.br · pontanegranews.com.br · www.piranot.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Messages suggest the group attempted to take down the website of Revista Piauí and access journalist Consuelo Dieguez's email. valor.globo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The groups are suspected of conducting virtual attacks and accessing confidential investigation data. valor.globo.com