Evidence Suggests 'Rachadinha' Scheme in Deputy Mário Frias's Office Involving Former Employee

A disturbing pattern of alleged financial impropriety has emerged surrounding the office of Federal Deputy Mário Frias. Compelling evidence, including bank transfer receipts, payment slips, cash withdrawal records, and even details of payroll loans, points towards a scheme known as 'rachadinha.' This practice, unfortunately not uncommon in Brazilian politics, involves public servants allegedly returning a portion of their salaries to their employers or political figures.

According to reports, former employee Gardênia Morais has confirmed making regular transfers to Raphael Azevedo, who served as Frias's chief of staff between 2023 and 2024. Morais claims her salary, which reached around R$20,000, was systematically reduced, leaving her with only R$6,000 to R$7,000 each month after these alleged repayments. The funds were reportedly transferred via Pix to Azevedo and also used to cover expenses for individuals within Frias's office, totaling approximately R$35,000. Furthermore, evidence suggests payments were made to Maria Lucia Frias, the deputy's mother, and even to Juliana Frias, the deputy's wife, for her credit card bill.

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My salary gradually increased. There are 'steps' in the Chamber. In the end, it was around R$20,000. I was left with, on average, R$6,000 to R$7,000. I returned [part of it] every month, according to my 'step'.

From our vantage point at Estadão, this investigation raises serious questions about the integrity of political offices and the use of public funds. The allegations suggest a deliberate effort to circumvent financial regulations, with the former employee claiming that both the chief of staff and Deputy Frias himself were aware of these operations. The scale of the alleged scheme, involving not only salary kickbacks but also the use of personal loans and payments to family members, is particularly concerning. This case underscores the critical need for robust oversight and accountability within the legislative branch, ensuring that taxpayer money is used ethically and legally. The public deserves transparency, and such allegations, if proven true, represent a betrayal of that trust.

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The facts contradict the actual conditions, because the family has long been looking for the person concerned, even spreading information about missing persons on social media since 2020.