According to investigations, when he was a federal deputy, Juscelino Filho would have allocated resources to the municipality of Vitorino Freire (MA), whose mayor, at the time, was his sister
(PGR) denounced the Minister of Communications, pointing out possible deviations of parliamentary amendments during his time as a federal deputy. The case is under analysis of the (STF) and can lead to the minister’s removal. Juscelino, in turn, denies the accusations and declares himself innocent, expressing confidence that the Court will reject the complaint. This is the first time a government member has faced a formal complaint in this mandate. The minister is the rapporteur of the case in the Supreme Court. In June last year, Juscelino had already been indicted by the Federal Police, facing accusations of criminal organization, money laundering and passive corruption.
President Lula stated that if an indictment occurs, the minister will be removed from his duties. Juscelino’s defense argues that the complaint is not sufficient to prove guilt, noting that he only made indications of amendments to works, while the execution and supervision of these actions are the responsibility of the Executive Power. The inquiry in question investigates the possibility of embezzlement of amendments to pave streets in the city of Vitorino Freire, Maranhão, which was administered by Juscelino’s sister. The minister criticized the investigation, claiming that she distorts reality and ignores the arguments presented in her defense.
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Posted by Luisa Dos Santos
