# Brazilian electoral corruption investigations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-electoral-corruption-investigations > Updated: 2026-10-02T23:47:44.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 3. The Brazilian Federal Police have intensified investigations into electoral crimes during the 2026 election cycle. As of early October, the institution has opened 1,224 new inquiries related to electoral offenses, including 94 investigations into political violence against women. Total seizures related to these crimes have exceeded R$ 33 million, with approximately R$ 21 million recovered in cash. In Manaus, authorities addressed further irregularities through two separate incidents. The Federal Police arrested a 39-year-old personal trainer found with R$ 70.8 thousand in cash, contact lists, and campaign materials for state deputy candidates Dr. Eduardo Assis and Adail Filho. Investigators suspect the items were intended for the “distribution of advantages in exchange for votes.” Additionally, the Civil Police arrested a woman suspected of using false identities to attempt multiple votes for the same candidate while attempting to obtain a duplicate national identity card. In Roraima, operations in Caracaraí led to the arrest of two individuals for electoral corruption on October 3 and 4. In one instance, police discovered R$ 19,600 in cash hidden on a suspect’s body, accompanied by notes containing names. A second operation intercepted a vehicle at a residence, resulting in the seizure of R$ 1,400, election propaganda, and a list of names associated with specific monetary values. Combined, these Caracaraí actions resulted in the seizure of approximately R$ 21,000 in cash. Other recent enforcement actions include arrests in Teresina, Piauí, regarding a clinic used for distributing cash, and ‘Operation Moriarty’ in Boa Vista, Roraima, targeting potential illegal financing linked to businessman Renildo Lima. In Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso, authorities seized approximately R$ 235,000 in cash during an operation targeting municipal officials. ## Claims - The Federal Police have opened 1,224 new inquiries related to electoral crimes in 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources) - More than R$ 33 million in assets and values have been seized in electoral crime investigations. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Approximately R$ 21 million of the seized assets consist of cash. (corroborated by 3 sources) - There are 94 ongoing investigations regarding political violence against women. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Candidate Manoel Pioneiro was arrested in flagrante on suspicion of electoral corruption and money laundering. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Douglas Queiroz Farache was intercepted by the PF during a bank withdrawal under suspicion of vote buying. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Candidate Maria Porto reported the distribution of campaign materials with her incorrect ballot number to the Federal Police. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Federal Police seized R$ 12.34 million in cash in September alone. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: Manaus authorities arrest individuals for suspected election fraud Police in Manaus arrested a man with R$ 70.8 thousand and campaign materials, and a woman suspected of using false identities to commit electoral fraud. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manaus-authorities-arrest-individuals-for-suspected-election-fraud ### 2026-09-30: Brazil Federal Police seize R$ 33 million in electoral crime investigations Brazil's Federal Police report 1,224 new electoral crime inquiries in 2026, with over R$ 33 million in assets seized during investigations into vote-buying and corruption. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manoel-pioneiro-arrested-in-belm-for-suspected-electoral-corruption ### 2026-09-24: Federal Police arrest PL candidate in Roraima for suspected vote buying The Brazilian Federal Police arrested Liberal Party candidate Daniel Pedreiro da Trindade in Roraima on suspicion of vote buying and involvement in an armed group within indigenous territories. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/federal-police-arrest-two-candidates-in-roraima --- Cite as: Brazilian electoral corruption investigations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-electoral-corruption-investigations