STF schedules fourth trial on arrest of former BRB president

Paulo Henrique Costa was arrested by the Federal Police (PF) on Thursday (16) during the fourth phase of Operation Compliance Zero

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Paulo Henrique Costa, former president of Banco de Brasília (BRB)

The Second Panel of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) marked the next Wednesday (22), at 11am, the start of trial which will decide on maintaining the decision of Minister André Mendonça that determined (BRB) Paulo Henrique Costa.

Voting will take place in virtual sessiona type of trial in which ministers enter votes into the Court’s electronic system and there is no in-person deliberation. Voting will be open until 11:59 pm next Friday (24).

In addition to Mendonçathe Second Panel is made up of ministers Toffoli Days, Gilmar Mendes, Luiz Fux e Nunes Brands.

On Thursday morning (16), the Federal Police (PF) launched the fourth phase of Operation Compliance Zerowho investigates Non-Bank Master frauds ea attempted purchase of the financial institution by BRBa public bank linked to the government of the Federal District.

According to investigations, Paulo Henrique Costa had arranged with banker Daniel Vorcaro to . The amount would be transferred through real estate.

After the arrest, the former president’s defense denied that Costa had received undue amounts during the period in which he commanded the public bank.

*With information from Agência Brasil

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