# Federal Police investigation in Paraíba

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/federal-police-investigation-in-paraba
> Updated: 2026-10-13T20:03:40.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

The Federal Police investigation ‘Operação Zona de Influência’ is examining allegations of political-electoral support negotiations between criminal organizations and public agents in Paraíba.

Following the operation, former Procon superintendent in João Pessoa, Júnior Pires, resigned to focus on his legal defense after being subject to a 90-day precautionary removal by the Electoral Court. Pires has denied all links to criminal factions. Regarding R$ 220,000 in cash seized during the investigation, Pires asserted the funds were compatible with his income, claiming portions were declared to the Federal Revenue Service or derived from asset sales during a divorce.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: João Pessoa implements education reforms and professional hiring

João Pessoa has exceeded its education hiring goals, appointing 550 professionals from its latest contest while students represent the city in national robotics competitions.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jnior-pires-denies-criminal-faction-links-in-federal-police-operation

### 2026-09-24: Josemauro Pinto Nunes sworn in as Federal Police Superintendent in Piauí

Josemauro Pinto Nunes has been sworn in as the new Regional Superintendent of the Federal Police in Piauí, Brazil, during a ceremony in Teresina attended by high-ranking officials.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/josemauro-pinto-nunes-sworn-in-as-federal-police-superintendent-in-piau

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