The senator Jaques Wagner (PT-BA)leader of the government in the Senate, said this Thursday (18) that he is “calmly following the progress of the investigations” and that he maintains “confidence in their conduct.”
In a note sent to the press, the parliamentarian claimed that the seized values by the PF (Federal Police) during a new phase of Operation Compliance Zero they are “result of legal daily allowances, declared and not used in official international missions“.
During the execution of search and seizure warrants carried out at Jaques Wagner’s addresses, the PF investigation also indicates that he and his family had received a .
Regarding this, the PT member clarifies that the property “never became part of” his assets and denies any action in favor of Banco Master, or any other institution.
The purpose of the operation, carried out after authorization from the STF minister, was to:
18 search and seizure warrants were executed, in addition to other precautionary measures, such as prohibiting contact between those investigated and suspending passports. The crimes investigated are passive corruption, active corruption and money laundering.
Read the note in full
“Senator Jaques Wagner (PT-BA) clarifies that he is not a defendant, has not been denounced and has not been accused in any process related to the facts investigated. The parliamentarian calmly follows the progress of the investigations and maintains confidence in their conduct.
It is worth clarifying that the aforementioned apartment was never part of the parliamentarian’s assets. The senator also denies acting in favor of Banco Master or any other financial institution.
Regarding the cash values seized, the advisory informs that the amount is the result of legal daily allowances, declared and not used in official international missions. Finally, Senator Jaques Wagner reiterates that he remains at the entire disposal of the authorities to provide any clarifications, with the certainty that the truth will prevail.”
