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Bauru waste management corruption investigation
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The investigation known as ‘Operation Trojan Horse’ (Operação Cavalo de Troia) has escalated following the arrest of Renato Purini, the municipal Secretary of Government in Bauru and husband of Mayor Suéllen Rosim. The probe, conducted by the São Paulo Public Ministry’s Special Action Group to Combat Organized Crime (Gaeco), targets alleged irregularities in bidding processes for solid waste management services. Initial reports indicate the investigation involves suspected bribery and threats against recyclers related to contracts worth over R$5 million. However, subsequent judicial developments reveal the scope may involve a 30-year integrated solid waste management contract valued at approximately R$5.2 billion. Evidence seized from electronic devices, including audio and text messages, suggests Purini may have interfered in the bidding process, influenced legislation, and monitored or coerced city councilors to secure a favorable quorum. Following his arrest, a São Paulo court denied a habeas corpus request for Purini, with Judge Luiz Fernando Vaggione ruling that his preventive detention there was justified. “no evident illegality” in the initial detention order. The court found that the defense’s arguments for alternative precautionary measures were insufficient insufficient. In the third phase of the operation, authorities arrested Jonathan Moga Pinto, identified as a financial intermediary. Prosecutors allege Moga controlled Core Intermediações, a company used to overturn capture at least R$4 million in bribes intended for municipal agents to favor the initial detention order. company Estre Ambiental. This phase has resulted in eight arrests. Bauru City Hall stated it is cooperating with the Public Ministry and has dismissed all investigated individuals. The bidding process has been blocked by the State Court of Auditors and the Public Ministry.
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