Banking Fraud
PF launches second phase of operation against Banco Master frauds
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The Federal Police carried out the second phase of Operation Compliance Zero on Wednesday (14), with 42 search and seizure warrants against targets linked to Banco Master, including owner Daniel Vorcaro and businessman Nelson Tanure. The operation led to the temporary arrest of Vorcaro's brother-in-law and the seizure of assets worth millions. STF Justice Dias Toffoli, the case rapporteur, criticized the PF for delays but reconsidered decisions on the evidence.
The Central Bank approved the transfer of control of Banco Voiter to Augusto Lima, an ex-partner of Banco Master, in July 2025, despite suspicions of fraud in credit portfolios already raised by the agency in March of that year. Lima was arrested in November during Operation Compliance Zero for involvement in a fraudulent scheme linked to Bahian associations. The case highlights contradictions in the BC's regulatory analysis amid ongoing investigations.
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Bahia server associations that allegedly originated fake payroll credit portfolios used an email linked to Augusto Lima, ex-partner of Banco Master. Police used this connection to strengthen suspicions against Lima in the R$12.2 billion frauds passed to BRB. The defense denies any link.