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Casas Bahia judicial recovery and corruption investigations

Overview

Casas Bahia is undergoing a major restructuring in Brazil to address a deepening financial crisis. The company is closing approximately 300 stores and has dismissed roughly 3,000 employees to reduce operational expenses. On August 16 and 17, 2026, Casas Bahia filed for judicial recovery in São Paulo to restructure approximately R$ 17.3 billion in debt involving ten companies, including Cnova, Bartira, and Ponto Frio. The company reported a net loss of R$ 10.1 billion in the second quarter of 2026, citing high interest rates and credit restrictions.

On August 27, 2026, the São Paulo Court granted a 180-day stay period to prevent a “run on creditors” from compromising the reorganization. Following this, shares (BHIA3) experienced extreme volatility. By September 7, 2026, the judicial recovery process involved over 28,000 creditors. As of September 9, 2026, former employees reported difficulties receiving severance pay and accessing benefits.

On September 20, 2026, investigations by the São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office (MPSP) and Coaf uncovered a bribery scheme involving the alleged payment of at least R$ 11.6 million to the São Paulo Finance Secretariat between 2022 and 2023 to expedite ICMS tax credits. Additionally, Coaf reported R$ 6.6 million in transfers from lawyer Nelson Wilians to Icon Properties, a firm owned by Michael Klein, an heir to the Casas Bahia founding family.

By September 30, 2026, the MPSP issued a favorable opinion to suspend the conversion of certain debentures into shares, arguing they should be subject to judicial recovery rules. Meanwhile, Casas Bahia entered advanced negotiations with Itaú Unibanco for R$ 200 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing to replenish merchandise stocks, a smaller amount than the R$ 1 billion initially sought.

Entities

Casas Bahia · Kwara · Confederação Nacional dos Trabalhadores no Comércio · Tribunal Regional do Trabalho da 10ª Região · Banco do Brasil

Claims

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  • "Casas Bahia is seeking R$ 1 billion in DIP financing to replenish stocks and cash."

    vs

    "The company denied rumors of a R$ 1 billion DIP loan."

    The company cannot both deny rumors of a R$ 1 billion DIP loan and be actively seeking R$ 1 billion in DIP financing.

  • "Casas Bahia reported a net loss of R$ 10.1 billion in the second quarter of 2026."

    vs

    "Casas Bahia reported a loss of R$ 1.06 billion in the first quarter of 2026."

    The company cannot have reported a loss of R$ 1.06 billion in the first quarter and a loss of R$ 10.1 billion in the second quarter if these are presented as the primary reported loss figures for the

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Casas Bahia seeks R$ 200M financing as prosecutors weigh debenture conversion

    Casas Bahia is negotiating R$ 200 million in DIP financing with Itaú Unibanco while the São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office supports suspending debenture-to-equity conversions.

  2. 11 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    São Paulo investigations probe Casas Bahia and tax credit bribery scheme

    Investigations in São Paulo reveal an alleged R$ 11.6 million bribery scheme involving Casas Bahia and tax officials, alongside R$ 6.6 million in transfers from lawyer Nelson Wilians to Michael Klein.

  3. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Casas Bahia auctions appliances at up to 75% discount

    Casas Bahia is auctioning hundreds of appliances at up to 75% off following its entry into judicial recovery. Auctions are held via Kwara and Nosso Leilão, with pickup required in Jundiaí, Brazil.

  4. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Casas Bahia employees report issues with severance and benefits

    Former Casas Bahia employees report difficulties accessing severance, FGTS, and unemployment insurance following the retailer's dismissal of 3,000 workers and its filing for judicial recovery.

  5. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Casas Bahia faces massive debt and judicial recovery

    Casas Bahia faces R$ 17.3 billion in debt under judicial recovery and R$ 235.7 million in protested debts nationwide, while simultaneously holding an appliance auction in São Paulo.

  6. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Casas Bahia ordered to reinstate employees following TST ruling

    Brazil's TST has suspended collective dismissals at Casas Bahia, ordering the reinstatement of workers and reactivation of benefits due to a lack of prior union negotiations.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 14 sources
    Casas Bahia secures 180-day suspension of debt collections

    Casas Bahia secured a 180-day suspension of legal collections and debt executions to facilitate its R$ 17.3 billion judicial reorganization, causing its shares to surge.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Casas Bahia holds online auction for appliances and electronics

    Casas Bahia is holding an online auction of over 400 appliance and electronic lots via the Kwara platform, ending September 4. Items are sourced from technical assistance and may have defects.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Casas Bahia obtains 180-day judicial protection to restructure R$ 17.3 billion debt

    Casas Bahia has obtained a 180-day judicial stay to restructure R$ 17.3 billion in debt, following store closures and mass layoffs amid a deepening Brazilian retail crisis.

  10. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Casas Bahia withdraws R$ 422 million claim against Banco do Brasil

    Casas Bahia has withdrawn its claim against Banco do Brasil regarding a disputed R$ 422 million debit while seeking a settlement. The retailer is also under a 180-day court-ordered stay of creditor actions.

  11. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 32 sources
    Brazil: Courts rule on Casas Bahia layoffs and BRB judicial deposit contract

    Brazilian courts have maintained an injunction against mass layoffs by Casas Bahia and ordered the extension of BRB's contract to manage judicial deposits in Bahia to prevent systemic financial risk.

  12. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Grupo Casas Bahia faces labor injunction and new judicial recovery

    A Brazilian court has granted an injunction to reinstate workers and protect benefits for Grupo Casas Bahia employees following mass layoffs and the closure of nearly 300 stores amid a new judicial recovery.

  13. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Casas Bahia launches virtual appliance and electronics auction

    Casas Bahia is holding a virtual auction of appliances and electronics through the Kwara platform, offering discounts up to 68% on items including returns and scrap.

  14. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 57 sources
    Casas Bahia files for judicial recovery amid debt and labor disputes

    Casas Bahia has filed for judicial recovery to manage R$ 17.3 billion in debt. While restructuring, the company faces mass dismissal injunctions, eviction lawsuits, and a federal investigation into bonus data.

  15. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 79 sources
    Grupo Casas Bahia files for judicial recovery amid R$ 17.3 billion debt

    Grupo Casas Bahia has filed for judicial recovery amid R$ 17.3 billion in debt and a R$ 10.1 billion quarterly loss. The Labor Court has suspended mass layoffs, ordering the reinstatement of 1,900 workers.

  16. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Casas Bahia auctions appliances following major store closures

    Casas Bahia is auctioning hundreds of appliance lots via the Kwara platform following the closure of 298 stores and significant job losses across Brazil.

  17. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 104 sources
    Grupo Casas Bahia files for judicial recovery with R$ 17.3 billion debt

    Grupo Casas Bahia has filed for judicial recovery to restructure R$ 17.3 billion in debt following a R$ 10.1 billion quarterly loss. The group is closing 298 stores and cutting approximately 3,000 jobs.

  18. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Casas Bahia closes 298 stores and lays off 1,900 employees

    Casas Bahia is closing 298 stores and laying off 1,900 employees in Brazil as part of a major restructuring to cut costs and improve financial efficiency amid significant net losses.

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