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Várzea Grande DAE president cash video controversy

Overview

Rogério de França Martins, president of the Várzea Grande Water and Sewage Department (DAE), faced scrutiny after a video surfaced showing him receiving bundles of cash. Martins, known as ‘Rogerinho da Dakar’, defended the footage by claiming the money was from legitimate business transactions. He offered to waive his and his family’s financial secrecy and requested audits by the Public Ministry and the Court of Accounts to prove his integrity, suggesting the video was politically motivated.

Following the incident, Várzea Grande Mayor Flávia Moretti announced that she would retain Martins in his position. While stating, “No, I am not going to change him,” Moretti indicated she would implement “administrative measures” regarding the matter. The mayor noted she had spoken privately with Martins and declined to comment on the specifics of the video, citing uncertainty regarding its origin and circumstances. Authorities have not yet determined if the footage indicates criminal activity or administrative irregularities.

Entities

Várzea Grande · Tocantins · Flávia Moretti · Senhor do Bonfim Sanctuary · Ministério Público

Timeline

  1. 29 days ago

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  2. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    DAE President Rogério de França Martins calls for investigation after cash video

    The president of Várzea Grande's DAE, Rogério de França Martins, has requested an investigation and offered to waive his bank secrecy after a video surfaced showing him receiving bundles of cash.

Sources

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