Decision expands transparency around Banco Master investigation
Justice André Mendonça, the rapporteur of the inquiry investigating the Banco Master case at the Supreme Federal Court (STF), announced the lifting of confidentiality on part of the case records. The measure was announced after a formal request made by the Court's president, Edson Fachin, on Thursday night.
According to BBC News Brasil, Fachin's request was sent directly to the rapporteur's office and aimed to increase transparency regarding the progress of the investigations, which involve financial transactions and possible irregularities attributed to the institution.
What changes with the partial lifting of confidentiality
With Mendonça's decision, part of the documents that make up the inquiry becomes accessible to the public. The measure, however, does not cover all the case records.
- Partial release: only a set of procedural documents had judicial secrecy lifted.
- Preserved sections: other parts remain under seal, as they involve sensitive information or ongoing investigative measures.
- Request from the president: the initiative came from the president of the STF himself, who asked the rapporteur to reassess the degree of restriction.
Context and next steps
The decision comes at a time of growing pressure for clarifications about the investigations related to the bank. In recent weeks, the topic has taken center stage in national news and among members of the Judiciary.
The expectation now is that the released documents may bring new elements to the case. The parts of the inquiry that remain under seal will continue to be analyzed under the supervision of the rapporteur, who has autonomy to decide when and whether to expand public access.
The announcement was made by Mendonça's office a few hours after Fachin's request, reinforcing the institutional alignment between the two justices regarding the conduct of the process. When contacted, representatives of the parties involved had not yet commented as of the publication of this report.
The report continues to follow the developments and any new chapters in the case.