Ties and guidance revealed
Messages intercepted by the Federal Police during investigations into Banco Master brought to light conversations from April 2024 between businessman Chiquinho Feitosa and banker Daniel Vorcaro. In these dialogues, Feitosa, who at the time was brother-in-law to minister Gilmar Mendes, suggested to his interlocutor a more direct approach to the Supreme Court.
Investigation context
The material is part of the inquiry investigating irregularities at Banco Master. The message exchanges show Feitosa addressing Vorcaro as “brother” and offering recommendations on how to build bridges with the minister.
- Explicit recommendation for contact
- Familiar tone in communications
- Period coinciding with case developments
Impact on the political scene
The disclosure of these excerpts reinforces the authorities' interest in mapping possible influences around the Federal Supreme Court. So far, there is no confirmation that the suggestions were put into practice, but the content of the conversations is already fueling debates about the boundaries between personal and institutional relationships.
The PF continues analyzing other files to understand the scope of the recorded interactions.