Minister Flávio Dino orders search and seizure against CNJ counselor

Supreme Federal Court Minister Flávio Dino has ordered precautionary measures against Ulisses Rabaneda, a counselor of the National Council of Justice (CNJ). The Federal Police conducted a search and seizure operation following suspicions of a R$ 308 million embezzlement scheme involving a 2024 agreement between the telecommunications company Oi and the state of Mato Grosso.

The court order includes the freezing of assets up to R$ 316 million and the seizure of passports. The investigation also reportedly involves a judge from the Mato Grosso Court of Justice and various influential local politicians.

Concurrently, legal critiques have surfaced regarding Minister Dino's impartiality. An editorial by Jornal Pequeno questioned the minister's conduct, citing concerns over