Justice orders probe into R$55.4 million in Pix funds linked to vice-presidential candidate and other politicians

Supreme Court Justice Flávio Dino has directed the Federal Police to investigate potential criminal activity related to R$ 55.4 million in discretionary funds transferred via the Pix system. The investigation targets several prominent political figures, including the vice-presidential candidate on Senator Flávio Bolsonaro's ticket, federal deputy Alfredo Gaspar (PL-AL), as well as the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta (Republicanos-PB), and former Senate PT leader Rogério Carvalho (SE).

The probe is based on a report from the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU). This report examined 100 special transfers made by lawmakers between 2020 and 2024, identifying possible irregularities in funds sent to their electoral bases. The TCU's findings will be shared directly with the Director-General of the Federal Police, Andrei Rodrigues.

The list of individuals under scrutiny includes six other federal deputies and two senators, in addition to Gaspar and Motta. Among them are deputies Elmar Nascimento (União Brasil-BA), Maurício do Vôlei (PL-MG), Eduardo Velloso (União Brasil-AC), André Janones (Avante-MG), Acácio Favacho (MDB-AP), and Luiz Carlos Motta (PL-SP). The senators named are Rogério Carvalho, Dr. Hiran (PP-RR), and Omar Aziz (PSD-AM). Former senator Mecias de Jesus (Republicanos-RR), father of TCU counselor Jhonatan de Jesus, is also mentioned.

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verify the existence of indications of crimes, and, if applicable, proceed with the inclusion in already established procedures and/or the opening of new ones, prioritizing the analysis of hypotheses of damages to public funds.

Regarding Alfredo Gaspar, the TCU report flagged R$ 6.2 million sent to the municipality of São José da Laje (AL) that could not be traced. Gaspar stated the funds were allocated "regularly, in accordance with current legislation," and suggested the renewed scrutiny is linked to his vice-presidential candidacy. Carvalho stated he does not execute parliamentary amendments, though the TCU noted difficulties in tracking funds he sent to the municipality of Neópolis (SE). Other cited individuals have been contacted but have not yet responded.

Justice Dino ordered the Federal Police to "verify the existence of indications of crimes, and, if applicable, proceed with the inclusion in already established procedures and/or the opening of new ones, prioritizing the analysis of hypotheses of damages to public funds." The TCU's audit of 100 Pix amendments indicated potential bid rigging, unfulfilled works, overpricing, and payments for expenses lacking proper invoices or unrelated to the amendment's purpose. These funds were intended for medical supplies, contracts, cultural events, and public works.

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regularly, in accordance with current legislation.