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Inquiry into 'Dark Horse' Film to Probe Corruption, Money Laundering Involving Bolsonaro Family

From Folha de S.Paulo · () Portuguese

Translated from Portuguese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A new inquiry will investigate alleged corruption, money laundering, and currency evasion related to the film 'Dark Horse,' about former President Jair Bolsonaro.
  • The investigation will scrutinize the actions of Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, former federal deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro, and banker Daniel Vorcaro.
  • Federal Police are also examining parliamentary amendments to see if any benefited Banco Master, linked to Vorcaro.

An inquiry has been opened to investigate suspicions of currency evasion, money laundering, and corruption connected to "Dark Horse," a film about former President Jair Bolsonaro. The investigation will examine the roles of Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, former federal deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro, publicist Thiago Miranda, and Brazilian partners of investment funds Entre Investimentos e Participações and Havengate Development Fund LP.

The probe specifically targets Daniel Vorcaro, the former owner of Banco Master, who allegedly transferred funds for the film's production. The Federal Police will also review parliamentary amendments made by Senator Flávio Bolsonaro to determine if any improperly benefited Banco Master. This request for investigation was made by the Prosecutor-General's Office (PGR) and submitted to the Supreme Federal Court (STF).

Evidence cited by the Federal Police for the inquiry includes public conversations from May 13 where Flávio Bolsonaro, a presidential candidate for the PL party, allegedly asked the former banker for money to finance the film about his father. The police aim to ascertain the true motivation behind these fund transfers – whether they were solely for film production or involved illicit activities.

So far, no search and seizure operations or requests for the lifting of secrecy have been made, as individuals with special jurisdiction require Supreme Court authorization. The investigation will now focus on evaluating the real purpose of the transfers. The PGR also requested a review of other existing cases to identify any relevant information concerning the investigated facts. Vorcaro reportedly paid R$ 61 million for the production of "Dark Horse," and an audio recording from September 2025 allegedly captures Senator Flávio Bolsonaro demanding more funds from the former banker.

The persecution is disproportionate. There's no point in me explaining point by point, because there's nothing, but it creates...

— Flávio BolsonaroSenator Flávio Bolsonaro commented on the investigation during a live broadcast, calling the actions against him disproportionate while expressing respect for the Federal Police.
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Originally published by Folha de S.Paulo in Portuguese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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