STF Justice André Mendonça ordered greater transparency in the Banco Master case by mandating the delivery of ex-banker Daniel Vorcaro's data to the INSS CPI and the Federal Police. The ruling makes Vorcaro's attendance at the commission optional and reduces risks of evidence tampering. Meanwhile, reports of parties hosted by Vorcaro with authorities heighten suspicions of undue influence in power structures.
The Banco Master scandal took new turns with STF Justice André Mendonça's ruling, mandating Senate President Davi Alcolumbre to provide the INSS CPI with data from the breach of secrecy of ex-banker Daniel Vorcaro. This information will also go to the Federal Police, which sources say reduces the risk of evidence being corrupted or selectively used amid recent pressure on the PF.
Mendonça further waived the requirement for Vorcaro to attend the CPI, scheduled for February 23, 2026, making his presence optional. Vorcaro has stated he will not appear before the commission and likely will not attend the Senate's Economic Affairs Commission (CAE) the following day, despite a prior agreement with CAE President Senator Renan Calheiros.
This step aims for greater transparency in the process, previously under the rapporteurship of Justice Dias Toffoli and involving restrictions on the PF's investigation. Mendonça's decision grants more autonomy to the police and limits Vorcaro's defense strategies; he was arrested in November 2025 and has been working behind the scenes to shape narratives.
Meanwhile, reports on parties hosted by Vorcaro during the bank's billion-dollar fraud describe events with authorities, 'beautiful women, little clothing, and lots of alcohol,' including foreigners unfamiliar with Portuguese. Columnist José Casado, in an analysis on the Os Três Poderes program, noted that these gatherings may reveal political and institutional protection for the bank, potentially amounting to 'state capture' by private interests. He warned of possible recorded videos that could affect judicial investigations and prevent procedural nullities due to bias claims.
The case, involving risky financial ties between the Vorcaro family and Toffoli, pressures Congress, the Judiciary, and the government, with expectations of impact on the electoral campaign. Authorities like Alexandre de Moraes and Alcolumbre face a loss of control over the process, as reported at the end of the week of February 20, 2026.
