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Julio Casares investigation and resignation

Entities: Julio Casares · São Paulo Futebol Clube · Ethics and Discipline Committee of São Paulo FC · Ministério Público de São Paulo · Polícia Civil (São Paulo)

Overview

In early July 2026 Brazilian authorities launched a joint Public Ministry‑Civil Police investigation into former São Paulo FC president Julio Casares over alleged misappropriation of roughly R$ 11 million withdrawn from club funds between 2021 and 2026. Witnesses reported regular cash envelopes, while an internal audit flagged about R$ 7 million as unaccounted. investigators also traced about R$ 1 million of corporate‑card purchases on luxury items, with a partial refund recorded in November 2025. Casares publicly denied the theft allegations on 26 July, calling the claim “absurd” and insisting personal expenses of around R$ 400 000 had been reimbursed.

On 29 July 2026 Casares announced his resignation from the club’s associate roster and from both the Deliberative and Consultative Councils, stepping down ahead of a scheduled Ethics and Discipline Committee hearing that could have led to his expulsion. In an open letter he cited health, family and dignity concerns and said the move would allow him to focus on his legal defence. The ethics case continues to examine monthly cash withdrawals of R$ 100 000 and the corporate‑card spending, while the disciplinary proceedings remain open.

The investigation and disciplinary process are ongoing, and Casares faces potential expulsion from the club’s associate body pending the outcome of the ethics hearing.

Claims

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Timeline

  1. about 10 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Julio Casares resigns from São Paulo FC advisory board amid ethics investigation

    Julio Casares quits São Paulo FC’s advisory boards before an ethics hearing amid allegations of financial misconduct and claims of political persecution.

  2. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Former São Paulo FC president Julio Casares denies theft allegations

    Julio Casares, ex‑president of São Paulo FC, denies theft accusations, says he never stole club money, admits personal use of corporate card later reimbursed, and blames internal politics for the scandal.

  3. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Julio Casares misused São Paulo FC corporate card

    Ex‑president Julio Casares spent about R$1 million on São Paulo FC’s corporate card, refunded part of it, resigned after impeachment, and now faces theft and money‑laundering investigations.

  4. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Former São Paulo FC president Julio Casares faces investigation over alleged million‑real cash withdrawals

    Julio Casares, ex‑president of São Paulo FC, is investigated for monthly cash withdrawals of about R$ 100 k, totaling roughly R$ 11 million, with claims of unaccounted funds; he denies any wrongdoing.

Sources

br.bolavip.com · dgabc.com.br · dragoesdareal.com.br · esporte.ig.com.br · esportenaredemt.com.br · gazetaesportiva.com · jovempanfm.com.br · misr-alan.com · mittelaltergazette.de · mobildisco.24.com · nacaotricolor.com · revistaforum.com.br · saopaulo.blog · srzd.com

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