# Julio Casares investigation, resignation, and expulsion vote > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/so-paulo-fc-former-president-investigation > Updated: 2026-09-09T08:53:00.000Z. Sources: 28. Developments: 6. In early July 2026, Brazilian authorities opened a joint Public Ministry-Civil Police probe into former São Paulo FC president Julio Casares over alleged misappropriation of roughly R$ 11 million withdrawn from club funds between 2021 and 2026.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 described regular cash withdrawals in envelopes, often around R$ 100,000 per month, while an internal audit flagged approximately R$ 7 million as unaccounted for. Investigators also traced R$ 1 million in corporate-card purchases for luxury items, including high-end stores, restaurants, and beauty salons; Casares partially refunded these costs in November 2025. Casares denied the accusations on 26 July, stating, “I am not a thief,” and calling the claims “absurd.” He maintained that cash withdrawals were linked to club matches and that personal expenses of around R$ 400,000 had been reimbursed. His legal team characterized the disciplinary process as a “process of exception” that denied him access to essential documents. On 29 July 2026, Casares resigned from the club’s associate roster and its councils a day before a scheduled Ethics and Discipline Commission hearing. In August 2026, the Ethics Commission unanimously recommended his expulsion from the club's membership and suggested he must reimburse the club for funds used for personal expenses. Following an approved impeachment, the Deliberative Council was scheduled to vote on his formal expulsion. On 9 September 2026, the Deliberative Council voted with a significant majority to expel Casares from the club’s membership, citing reckless and irregular management. The vote passed approximately 223 to 5. The club is seeking reimbursement for funds proven to have been used for private purposes. Casares’ defense has labeled the decision an “abusivo desfecho” (abusive outcome), claiming the proceedings were politically motivated and that his right to defense was hindered. Parallel criminal investigations into alleged embezzlement and money laundering continue. ## Claims - Julio Casares resigned from the associate board and the Deliberative and Consultative Councils of São Paulo Futebol Clube. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The resignation was announced on Wednesday (29) before an Ethics and Discipline Committee hearing that could lead to his expulsion. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Casares alleged he faced persecution, personal attacks, and a hostile political environment within the club. (corroborated by 3 sources) - By resigning, Julio Casares avoided the conclusion of the disciplinary process that could have expelled him from the club’s associate body. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Ethics Commission unanimously recommended the expulsion of Júlio Casares from the São Paulo FC membership. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The commission recommended that Casares reimburse the club for funds proven to have been used for personal expenses. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Ethics Commission identified R$ 7 million in cash withdrawals made by Casares. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Approximately R$ 1 million was spent using the corporate card, with only about half being reimbursed to the club. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The report identified personal use of club resources for luxury goods, restaurants, beauty salons, medical expenses, and pet shops. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Casares claims the withdrawn funds were used for football-related expenses, including athlete bonuses. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Julio Casares previously stepped down as president of São Paulo FC in January after an impeachment process. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The ethics case involves allegations of possible money laundering, cash withdrawals of R$100,000 per month, and R$1 million spent on a corporate card. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: São Paulo FC expels former president Júlio Casares São Paulo FC's Deliberative Council has expelled former president Júlio Casares following allegations of reckless management, including R$ 7 million in unexplained withdrawals and improper corporate card use. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/so-paulo-fc-to-vote-on-expulsion-of-former-president-jlio-casares ### 2026-08-24: São Paulo FC Ethics Commission recommends expelling Júlio Casares São Paulo FC's Ethics Commission has unanimously recommended expelling former president Júlio Casares and requiring him to reimburse the club for personal use of funds. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/so-paulo-fc-ethics-commission-recommends-expelling-jlio-casares ### 2026-07-29: Julio Casares Resigns from São Paulo FC Council Amid Ethics Probe Julio Casares quit his São Paulo FC council seat and membership to avoid an ethics hearing, claiming his defense was blocked, as investigations into alleged financial mismanagement continue. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/julio-casares-resigns-from-so-paulo-fc-advisory-board-amid-ethics-investigation ### 2026-07-26: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/former-so-paulo-fc-president-julio-casares-denies-theft-allegations ### 2026-07-23: Julio Casares misused São Paulo FC corporate card Ex‑president Julio Casares spent about R$1 million on São Paulo FC’s corporate card, refunded part of it, resigned after impeachment, and now faces theft and money‑laundering investigations. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/julio-casares-misused-so-paulo-fc-corporate-card ### 2026-07-09: Former São Paulo FC president Julio Casares faces investigation over alleged million‑real cash withdrawals Julio Casares, ex‑president of São Paulo FC, is investigated for monthly cash withdrawals of about R$ 100 k, totaling roughly R$ 11 million, with claims of unaccounted funds; he denies any wrongdoing. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/former-so-paulo-fc-president-julio-casares-faces-investigation-over-alleged-millionreal-cash-withdra --- Cite as: Julio Casares investigation, resignation, and expulsion vote. 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