Lula allies explore Vorcaro money probe into 'Dark Horse' to attack Flávio

Allies of Brazilian President Lula are leveraging a recent court authorization to investigate funds linked to a film about former President Jair Bolsonaro, directing their attacks at Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. The Supreme Federal Court (STF) minister André Mendonça approved the Federal Police's request to investigate the "Dark Horse" case, named after the film produced about Bolsonaro. The inquiry will focus on the destination of money sent by Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, to the film's production, which Flávio Bolsonaro allegedly sought financing for.

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The Federal Police, the Public Prosecutor's Office, and the Judiciary are seeking to uncover the origin and destination of millions of reais that Flávio Bolsonaro received from Daniel Vorcaro, of Banco Master, but he has never presented a contract, nor accountability, nor managed to explain where this resource was actually applied.

PT's national secretary of Communication, Éden Valadares, described the "Dark Horse" case as "shrouded in shadows and suspicions" that necessitate a thorough investigation. He stated that the Federal Police, Public Prosecutor's Office, and the Judiciary are working to uncover the origin and destination of millions of reais that Flávio Bolsonaro received from Vorcaro. Valadares pointed out that Bolsonaro has not presented any contract, accountability, or clear explanation for the application of these funds.

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Those who said there was nothing to investigate will have to answer in the court records. Now, the 'Dark Horse' case will gain another level. We are pressuring. A lot will come now. Wiretaps may come, pre-trial detention requests may come. The fact is that Flávio Bolsonaro on May 19 said that in a month he would explain where the R$61 million went. They just get tangled up, folks.

Vice-leader of the government in the Chamber of Deputies, Lindbergh Farias (PT-RJ), asserted that those who claimed there was nothing to investigate will now have to respond in court. Farias believes the "Dark Horse" case will reach a new level, with potential for wiretaps and pre-trial detention requests. He also noted that Flávio Bolsonaro had promised to explain the R$61 million in funds within a month, suggesting they are only getting more entangled. Federal Deputy Rogério Correia (PT-MG) also ironized Mendonça's approval and called for a Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) to investigate the matter, stating, "Flávio Bolsonaro doesn't explain? The PF will explain and discover everything."

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Flávio Bolsonaro doesn't explain? The PF will explain and discover everything.

Other lawmakers from Lula's base have also voiced their opinions. Deputy Talíria Petrone (PSOL-RJ) accused Flávio Bolsonaro of "promising to explain everything two months ago, chickened out, disappeared, and thought people would forget." The senator has not yet commented on Mendonça's decision. Previously, he maintained that the request for money from the Banco Master owner was solely for the film and that no irregularities occurred. One suspicion is that these funds covered expenses for former Deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro in the United States, a claim both brothers deny. The Federal Police also aims to determine if...

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He promised to explain everything two months ago, chickened out, disappeared, and thought people would forget.