Banco Master

Edinho Silva stated that Jaques Wagner's permanence as government leader in the Senate will be decided after a dialogue with President Lula.

20 Mwezi wa sita, 2026 Imeripotiwa na 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.

Brazil's Central Bank has classified documents related to the extrajudicial liquidation of Banco Master as secret for eight years, with public release set for November 2033. The decision follows internal norms and aims to preserve the country's financial, economic, and monetary stability. It responds to a request by Folha under the Access to Information Law.

2 Mwezi wa nne, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

In the wake of revelations about eight flights chartered by Viviane Barci de Moraes's law firm on aircraft linked to Daniel Vorcaro of Banco Master, lawyers from major firms described the practice as rare and out of touch, preferring cheaper commercial options. The firm and Minister Alexandre de Moraes denied irregularities.

Former banker Daniel Vorcaro signed a confidentiality agreement with the PGR and Federal Police to start plea bargain negotiations. On Thursday (March 19, 2026), he was transferred from Brasília's Federal Penitentiary to the Federal Police Superintendency in the Federal District, by order of STF Justice André Mendonça. The move meets a defense request to facilitate discussions.

16 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

STF Minister André Mendonça suspended access on March 16, 2026, to banker Daniel Vorcaro's confidential documents in the INSS CPMI secure room to protect his privacy. Commission leadership now suspects parliamentary aides entered with hidden cameras despite the order. The room was locked at President Carlos Viana's request amid fears of leaks from sensitive materials linked to Operation Compliance Zero.