Mendonça orders seizure of passport of publicist hired by Vorcaro

Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça has ordered the seizure of the passport of Thiago Miranda, a publicist hired by banker Daniel Vorcaro for Banco Master's crisis management. The confidential decision, confirmed by the Supreme Court's press office, comes as Mendonça is overseeing legal proceedings involving fraud at the bank.

Miranda, owner of the Mithi agency and former associate of Leo Dias, was the target of a Federal Police operation last Thursday. During the operation, police seized cell phones and electronic equipment from his residence. The investigation focuses on coordinated social media activities allegedly aimed at damaging the credibility of the Central Bank.

According to Federal Police, they identified a concrete risk of flight and requested the passport's retention. This action followed a request made by Congressman Lindbergh Farias, who had called for Miranda to be fitted with an electronic ankle monitor, have his passport seized, and be prohibited from leaving the country. Miranda's legal representatives have not yet responded to requests for comment.

Evidence, including dialogues between Vorcaro and Miranda from 2025 accessed by investigators, suggests attempts to obstruct the work of journalist Malu Gaspar and to compile a dossier against the CEO of Itaú Unibanco, Milton Maluhy Filho. Vorcaro allegedly asked Miranda for help with issues concerning Maluhy, to which Miranda replied, "Leave it to me." Miranda also reportedly facilitated contact between the Bolsonaro family, Vorcaro, and Congressman Mario Frias, with Vorcaro having paid R$ 61 million for a film about former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Miranda's defense has categorically denied any illegal activity, asserting that his professional conduct has always been lawful, transparent, and respectful of institutions and freedom of expression. They maintain he has not engaged in any criminal acts or participated in conduct intended to intimidate, coerce, or violate the rights of others.

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Leave it to me.