{
  "id": 6807753,
  "title": "Corruption probe targets Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/corruption-probe-targets-brazilian-presidential-candidate-flavio",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T21:04:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/09/12/corruption-probe-targets-brazilian-presidential-candidate-flavio-bolsonaro"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro is under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering, according to a recently released court document, as he battles incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the October election. Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former leader Jair Bolsonaro, is positioning himself as a more moderate alternative to his father's firebrand politics. The investigation stems from claims of embezzlement of public funds during the production of a biopic about Jair Bolsonaro, starring US actor Jim Caviezel. Flavio Bolsonaro maintains his innocence, stating that the film is legal, and emphasized that such an investigation does not prevent him from running for office. The probe has prompted raids on the company behind the film and key figures involved in its production. Lula, who was previously jailed for corruption, and Flavio Bolsonaro are currently tied in voter polls ahead of the first round of voting on October 4.",
  "summary": "The senator is being investigated over possible crimes connected to financing an upcoming film about his father.",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Flavio Bolsonaro probed for corruption as Brazil election tightens",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/flavio-bolsonaro-probed-for-corruption-as-brazil-election-tightens",
        "published": "2026-09-11T16:21:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "'Nothing to hide': Brazil's presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro under corruption investigation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/nothing-to-hide-brazils-presidential-candidate-flavio-bolsonaro-under",
        "published": "2026-09-11T17:23:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Corruption probe targets Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/corruption-probe-targets-brazilian-presidential-candidate-flavio-6809530",
        "published": "2026-09-11T21:04:28.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}