The former mayor of Macapá Dr. Furlan (PSD-AP) allegedly diverted more than R$25 million to monitor and attack opponents on the networks, according to an investigation by the Federal Police.
Among the targets would be the minister of the (Federal Supreme Court), the president of the (União-AP), and the senator (PT-AP).
Pre-candidate for the government of Amapá, Furlan was the target of a PF operation this Tuesday (26) on suspicion of diverting public resources to finance a network of digital militias. He was the target of searches.
According to investigators, the amount would have been used to pay influencers and communication companies, publicize actions, promote the former mayor and attack opponents.
Alcolumbre is . The Senate president’s brother was defeated by him in the race for Mayor of Macapá in 2020. In 2024, the former mayor was re-elected, overcoming the alliances made by Alcolumbre in the state.
Randolfe is the leader of the government in the state and also works alongside the Alcolumbre political group. In the race for this year’s elections, he is on the opposing ticket to Furlan.
This Tuesday’s operation. In March, Furlan was removed from office on suspicion of bid fraud. At the time, he resigned from his position to avoid impeachment.
rapporteur of the process at the Supreme Court that investigates deviations from parliamentary amendments. The minister authorized searches against the former mayor, the first lady and others being investigated.
At the (Superior Electoral Court), he is being tried for abuse of economic power and could become ineligible.
Other side
In a statement, the former mayor denied the accusations and repudiated any and all practices linked to the dissemination of fake news or virtual attacks.
“We base our public trajectory on respect for democratic institutions, on a clean debate of ideas and on serious work for the population. Practices that undermine truth and ethics do not reflect our values and will never have space in our actions”, he said.
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