Candidate Flávio Bolsonaro targeted by probe into “Dark Horse” film
Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça has revealed the existence of a police investigation into the involvement of presidential candidate and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in alleged crimes related to the funding of the film Dark Horse , a biopic about his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro. On July 22, Flávio Bolsonaro had been placed under investigation regarding a BRL 61 million transfer made…
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça has disclosed that a police investigation is underway into allegations that presidential candidate and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro may be involved in criminal activities related to the financing of the film Dark Horse, a biopic about his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro. According to prosecutors, Flávio Bolsonaro was placed under investigation on July 22 after a BRL 61 million transfer was made by former banker Daniel Vorcaro, the owner of the defunct Banco Master, to fund the film's production.
Authorities suspect that the funds were provided at the senator's request. Flávio's brother, Eduardo Bolsonaro, has also been identified as a potential beneficiary of some of the money. The inquiry was initiated at the request of the Federal Police and received approval from Brazil's prosecutor-general to investigate potential crimes of money laundering, currency evasion, corruption, and other related offenses connected to the financing of the film through Banco Master.
The investigation was initially kept confidential, but Justice Mendonça recently lifted the secrecy order upon the request of Justice Edson Fachin, head of the court.
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