# Investigation into Flávio Bolsonaro and Willer Thomaz

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> Updated: 2026-10-20T18:09:29.000Z. Sources: 45. Developments: 2.

The Brazilian Federal Police are investigating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and lawyer Willer Thomaz regarding potential money laundering and currency evasion. Initial findings identified Bolsonaro as a ‘master user’ of a bank account linked to Alcazar Holdings, an offshore company controlled by Thomaz. Alcazar Holdings holds a stake in a company that owns an executive jet used by Bolsonaro.

Further inquiries by the Ministry of Finance revealed that Thomaz was the largest bettor in Brazil in 2025, moving approximately R$ 5 billion through betting platforms and withdrawing over R$ 200 million. A technical note from the Ministry of Finance specified that Thomaz deposited R$ 258 million, a volume nearly double that of the second-ranked bettor. The Ministry also highlighted potential irregularities by Foggo Entertainment, the controller of the Blaze platform, for failing to report suspicious transactions or perform required anti-money laundering analyses, recommending administrative sanctions.

Authorities are examining whether Thomaz utilized his mother as a front for financial operations or if he obtained unauthorized early access to judicial decisions. Recent developments include allegations that Bolsonaro may have acted as a ‘hidden partner’ in Best Bet, a betting company linked to Thomaz. Investigators are also looking into whether Thomaz paid a digital reputation firm to suppress news coverage.

During ‘Operação Sem Desconto’—an investigation into alleged INSS social security fraud—the Federal Police discovered a reinforced, secret vault equipped with a money-counting machine in a hangar at Brasília International Airport used by Thomaz’s aviation companies. While Thomaz denies the allegations, describing the investigation as a ‘political maneuver’, he has filed a lawsuit against Blaze to recover R$ 163 million in losses, claiming ludopathy. Additionally, Thomaz remains in a legal dispute with footballer Richarlison over a R$ 10 million estate on Ilha Comprida.

## Claims

- Tomaz's defense claims the funds are legitimate and compatible with his income. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Willer Tomaz moved approximately R$ 5 billion in betting transactions in 2025. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Willer Tomaz withdrew more than R$ 200 million from betting platforms. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Richarlison claims he purchased the Ilha Comprida property in 2020 for approximately R$ 10 million. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- The Ministry of Finance recommended administrative sanctions against Blaze for failing to prevent money laundering. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- A secret compartment with a money counting machine was found in a hangar at Brasília Airport used by Tomaz's companies. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Thomaz's deposit volume was nearly double that of the second-ranked bettor. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Tomaz allegedly paid a company to remove news articles from search results. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Flávio Bolsonaro and Willer Tomaz were identified as master users of a bank account linked to Alcazar Holdings. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The Ministry of Finance opened an administrative process against Blaze for potential regulatory violations. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Willer Tomaz investigated for money laundering and property dispute

Lawyer Willer Tomaz faces investigations into money laundering, massive betting transactions, and a property dispute with footballer Richarlison involving Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.

41 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/willer-thomaz-associate-of-flvio-bolsonaro-moves-r-5-billion-in-betting-platforms

### 2026-10-14: Flávio Bolsonaro identified as 'master user' in lawyer's company account

The Brazilian Federal Police report that Senator Flávio Bolsonaro was a 'master user' of a bank account linked to lawyer Willer Tomaz's offshore company, Alcazar Holdings.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/flvio-bolsonaro-identified-as-master-user-in-lawyers-company-account

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