TV host Ratinho issued a statement clarifying his ties to Credcesta and the Tayayá resort amid insinuations connected to the Master bank scandal. The links gained traction from political opponents of his son, Governor Ratinho Júnior. He emphasized the responsible management of his business partnerships.
TV presenter Ratinho, famous for his SBT show aimed at popular audiences, addressed claims linking him to the Master bank scandal, liquidated by Brazil's Central Bank at the end of 2025. In a statement to VEJA magazine via Grupo Massa, he denied irregularities in partnerships with Credcesta, a payroll loan card, and Tayayá Porto Rico resort.
The statement notes that Ratinho has engaged in advertising for over 30 years, including promoting Credcesta, which operated regularly under Central Bank oversight at the time of the contract. The product was created by a former associate of banker Daniel Vorcaro and gained popularity under Rui Costa's governorship in Bahia. After Master's liquidation, it shifted to a bank owned by Augusto Lima, arrested in the scandal.
Regarding Tayayá, it was part of Grupo Massa's hospitality arm, but divested as it ceased to be strategic. The insinuations intensified after Ratinho Júnior, Paraná's governor, said he would not pursue a presidential pre-candidacy with PSD. Ratinho stressed his commitment to the 'responsible management of his business partnerships'.
"The Credcesta promotion contract was signed to advertise services offered by the responsible financial institution," the Grupo Massa statement said.
