Investigations
List of 36 companies reveals suspicious loans from banco master
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Police Federal investigates 36 companies that took suspicious loans from Banco Master, totaling R$ 18.8 billion passed to funds managed by Reag. Of these, 23 operate in the real estate sector, linked to banker Daniel Vorcaro's background. Meanwhile, FGC starts paying R$ 40.6 billion to 800,000 creditors, facing app instability.
Police found a note in an ex-BRB director's agenda suggesting the bank's former president tried to save Banco Master through credit portfolio purchases. Paulo Henrique Costa denied irregularities in his deposition, stating operations aimed to replace assets and protect BRB. Investigations reveal potential losses of up to R$ 5 billion for the state bank.
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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.
Testimony at ongoing police inquiries in South Africa has spotlighted the role of specialised task teams amid allegations of political interference. KwaZulu-Natal's top police official accused the suspended minister of trying to disband a key unit investigating political killings. This has raised broader questions about how the South African Police Service prioritises and resources its detective efforts.
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Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has committed to covering medical and legal costs for families affected by the shooting of mourners during Raila Odinga's public viewing at Kasarani Stadium. Autopsy reports confirm three deaths from gunshot wounds amid chaos on October 16, 2025. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for investigations into police actions.