It launched it on Tuesday (8) an operation that aimed to deviate public resources through fraud in bidding processes and contracts in Ceará.
One of the targets was the federal deputy Junior Mano (PSB-CE) and five others investigated. Search warrants were fulfilled at their cabinet at, his residence in Brasilia and also in Ceará.
The operation, called Underhand, had in total 15 search and seizure warrants issued by (Supreme Federal Court), in the cities of Fortaleza, Nova Russas, Eusébio, Canindé and Baixio, besides the Federal District.
According to the PF, the investigated nucleus is suspected of articulating the direction of public funds from parliamentary amendments to municipalities of Ceará, with illicit financial counterparts. In addition to influence bidding procedures through companies linked to the group.
The amounts diverted, according to the investigations, would have been used in clandestine financing of election campaigns in Ceará during those of 2024.
The measures were authorized by the Minister of the Supreme Court, with the approval of the (Attorney General’s Office).
The minister also determined access to telematic data of seized cell phones and the blockade of financial assets in a total of $ 54 million individuals and legal entities investigated.
In addition to the full sharing of the tests with the (Comptroller General of the Union) for any administrative liability of the public agents involved.
The minister also authorized the opening of a specific investigation to deepen the possible participation of authorities with privileged forum in the destination and illicit execution of parliamentary amendments.
The conduct investigated involve crimes of criminal organization, illicit capture of suffrage, money laundering and ideological falsehood with electoral end. The investigation is undergoing confidentiality.
