Flávio Bolsonaro

Flávio Bolsonaro, a Brazilian Senator and Liberal Party presidential hopeful, has faced numerous investigations and controversies throughout his career. The most prominent case is the "rachadinha" scheme, where prosecutors alleged he led a criminal organization to divert public salaries from his Rio de Janeiro state assembly office via his aide, Fabrício Queiroz. Investigations suggested money laundering through a chocolate shop and real estate transactions. In 2021, the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) annulled the evidence collected due to jurisdictional issues, stalling the case, though an appeal to reopen it remains pending before the Supreme Federal Court (STF). Recent investigations have linked him to Daniel Vorcaro, owner of the defunct Banco Master. Reports revealed messages where Flávio pressed the banker for millions in private funds for a film about his father, Jair Bolsonaro. Authorities are investigating whether this money was laundered or used to fund the personal expenses of his brother, Eduardo Bolsonaro, in the United States. Flávio denies any illegality or "pay-to-play" schemes in these requests. Additionally, Flávio has faced scrutiny for: - His close ties to Adriano da Nóbrega, a deceased militia leader he once honored with a state legislative medal. - Allegations of directing a R$199,000 parliamentary amendment to an NGO linked to the suspected masterminds behind the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco. - Potential involvement in a fuel sector tax evasion investigation, known as Operation Sem Refino. - The purchase of a R$6 million mansion in Brasília, which drew public attention regarding his declared assets.