Federal Police

The Federal Police carried out Operation Miragem on Tuesday (23/6) against Banco Digimais, linked to Bishop Edir Macedo. The action investigates fraudulent management and improper use of the Credit Guarantee Fund.

20. juni 2026 Rapportert av AI

Senator Jaques Wagner, the government leader in the Senate, was targeted in a search and seizure operation in the ninth phase of Operation Compliance Zero. The action investigates alleged irregularities involving Banco Master.

SBT reporter Lisa Gomes reported being pushed and verbally harassed by MC Ryan SP's security team while trying to interview the singer's wife outside the prison on Thursday (April 23). The incident followed a prayer circle, shortly after the Federal Court ordered preventive detention for the funk artist on money laundering suspicions. Gomes stated she will not back down and demands respect for journalists.

22. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

President Lula praised Federal Police director Andrei Rodrigues for revoking a US immigration agent's credentials, in response to the expulsion of a Brazilian delegate from the United States. The action followed the principle of reciprocity after the case involving former deputy Alexandre Ramagem. Lula expressed hope for dialogue to normalize relations.

Former federal deputy André Vargas, convicted in Operation Lava Jato, attended the inauguration of a Police Federal base in Maringá, Paraná, on Friday, March 27, alongside PT leaders. He holds the position of PT general secretary in the state and seeks to revive his political career with support from allies and the Lula government. Vargas denies injustice in his conviction and claims readiness to contribute in Parliament.

27. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Former deputy Rodrigo Bacellar (União), ex-president of the Rio de Janeiro Legislative Assembly (Alerj), was preventively arrested by the Federal Police on Friday, March 27, 2026, by order of Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The action followed the cassation of his mandate by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE). His defense called the arrest 'undue and unnecessary'.