# Brazilian investigations into Flávio Bolsonaro > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-investigations-into-flvio-bolsonaro > Updated: 2026-09-24T22:28:54.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Brazilian Federal Police investigations into Banco Master have uncovered messages suggesting that Flávio Bolsonaro and Neymar da Silva Santos pressured banker Daniel Vorcaro to release funds. According to records, lobbyist Thiago Miranda informed Vorcaro in February 2025 that pressure was being applied to resolve negotiations involving a propaganda project for Jair Bolsonaro’s political trajectory and a commercial partnership with Santos Futebol Clube. Subsequent reports have expanded the scrutiny on Flávio Bolsonaro, highlighting alleged connections between the politician, a banker involved in fraud, and militia members in Rio de Janeiro. Investigations have specifically noted his past defense of militias during his tenure at the Rio de Janeiro Legislative Assembly, where he suggested paying for security services. His connections to Adriano da Nóbrega, identified by the Public Ministry as a militia leader, have also been highlighted, including instances where family members of the deceased held positions in Bolsonaro’s office. Ongoing Federal Police inquiries also involve allegations of corruption, such as the ‘rachadinha’ scheme and questionable financial relationships involving the film ‘Dark Horse’. Despite these controversies and leaks regarding ties to bankers and criminal elements, Flávio Bolsonaro remains a competitive candidate in presidential election simulations, showing a technical tie against Lula in second-round scenarios. Analysts suggest his political resilience is driven by a strong sense of identity among supporters, who often interpret legal investigations as ‘political persecution’ rather than evidence of wrongdoing. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: Flávio Bolsonaro faces scrutiny over militia ties and corruption allegations Presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro faces scrutiny over past militia ties, corruption investigations, and controversial political rhetoric as he remains competitive in Brazilian election polls. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/flvio-bolsonaro-faces-scrutiny-amid-federal-police-investigations ### 2026-09-21: Investigations reveal political pressure in Brazil and state energy acquisitions in Portugal Brazilian police messages show Flávio Bolsonaro and Neymar's father pressured a banker over film and club deals, while Portugal's Finance Minister justifies a state purchase of a 13.7% stake in REN. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/investigations-reveal-political-pressure-in-brazil-and-state-energy-acquisitions-in-portugal --- Cite as: Brazilian investigations into Flávio Bolsonaro. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-investigations-into-flvio-bolsonaro