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Daniel Vorcaro and Banco Master investigation implicates high-level officials
The Federal Police (PF) have released detailed reports regarding the 'Master Case' investigation involving former banker Daniel Vorcaro, the controller of Banco Master. The investigation has uncovered several high-level allegations involving Brazilian authorities.
PF investigators suggest that Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli may be the de facto owner of the Arleen investment fund, which received R$ 35 million from Vorcaro. The fund's assets were reportedly transferred to an offshore holding, Egide I, in the British Virgin Islands. Additionally, Vorcaro is suspected of having advance knowledge of the 'Compliance Zero' operation that led to his arrest.
The investigation also highlights corruption within the Central Bank. Former officials Belline Santana and Paulo Sérgio Neves de Souza are accused of receiving benefits, including monthly payments of up to R$ 500,000 and luxury trips to Paris and Disney, in exchange for leaking confidential information to Vorcaro.
Furthermore, a R$ 131.3 million contract was identified between Banco Master and the law firm of Viviane Barci de Moraes, wife of Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes. The contract allegedly covered strategic consultancy regarding investigations by the Federal Police and other regulatory bodies.
Finally, the PF described Vorcaro's use of two specialized groups: 'The Gang' for physical intimidation and 'The Boys' for digital hacking and monitoring.
Entities
Antônio Carlos Freixo Júnior · Banco Master · Comissão de Valores Mobiliários · Daniel Vorcaro · Dias Toffoli · Jair Bolsonaro · Polícia Federal · Supremo Tribunal Federal
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Daniel Vorcaro was fined R$ 20 million by the CVM for fraud involving the Brazil Realty real estate fund.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Federal Police report suggests Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli may be the de facto owner of the Arleen investment fund. www.direitonews.com.br · www.metro1.com.br · oantagonista.com.br · jovempan.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Arleen fund received at least R$ 35 million from banker Daniel Vorcaro. www.direitonews.com.br · www.metro1.com.br · oantagonista.com.br · jovempan.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Minister Edson Fachin ordered the lifting of secrecy regarding the Master case investigations. www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Assets from the Arleen fund were transferred to an offshore holding, Egide I, in the British Virgin Islands. www.direitonews.com.br · www.metro1.com.br · oantagonista.com.br · jovempan.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Investigators allege Daniel Vorcaro had advance knowledge of the Compliance Zero operation. www.brasildefato.com.br · portalacontecern.com.br · www.bahianoticias.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] A contract between Banco Master and Viviane Barci de Moraes' law firm was valued at approximately R$ 131.3 million over three years. www.conexaopolitica.com.br · informaparaiba.com.br · www.bandab.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Vorcaro allegedly funded international trips for Central Bank officials to Paris and Disney. itapevinoticias.com.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Former Central Bank official Belline Santana allegedly received monthly payments of R$ 500,000 from Daniel Vorcaro for leaking confidential information. itapevinoticias.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Daniel Vorcaro allegedly operated two groups: 'The Gang' for physical intimidation and 'The Boys' for hacking and digital monitoring. www.ocafezinho.com