The Minister of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) André Mendonça authorized that those investigated in Operation Compliance Zero, including banker Daniel Vorcaro, be transferred from the Federal Police facilities to the state penitentiary system, after carrying out the initial custody procedures.
The decision responds to a request from the Federal Police, which informed the Supreme Court that its units do not have an adequate structure to hold prisoners for prolonged periods. According to the agency, the so-called Prisoner Transit Units (UTP) are intended only for temporary custody, aimed at carrying out administrative acts resulting from the fulfillment of court orders, such as identification and formal records.
The PF also stated that the prolonged stay of detainees in its facilities could compromise investigation activities and increase institutional security risks, as the units do not have the typical structure of prison establishments, such as regular medical care, visiting routines and specialized monitoring.
When analyzing the request, Mendonça agreed that the Federal Police facilities are only intended for brief custody and that the prolonged maintenance of prisoners in these units could divert police personnel and harm the institution’s core activity.
With this, the minister authorized that, after the completion of the notary documents relating to prisons, those under investigation will be sent to the state penitentiary system, where they will remain at the disposal of the STF. It will be up to the prison system authorities to guarantee the custody of prisoners and provide escorts for hearings, medical care and other necessary travel.
Mendonça authorized the third phase of Operation Compliance Zero this Wednesday and took , owner of Banco Master, as well as others under investigation. The Federal Police investigation investigates an alleged billion-dollar fraud scheme in the financial system, with suspected crimes such as fraudulent management of a financial institution, corruption, money laundering and criminal organization.
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According to investigators, the scheme would have used financial market structures to capture resources and move high-risk or low-liquidity assets, in addition to operations that would have served to hide losses and divert resources. The decision also cites suspicions of interlocution with public servants and attempts to interfere in investigations.
The operation, called Compliance Zero, has already had three phases. The first, launched in November 2025, investigated the suspected sale of unbacked credit portfolios to other financial institutions. The second, in January this year, expanded the focus to the use of investment funds linked to the Reag management company to circulate resources and acquire assets considered problematic. The third phase, now authorized by the STF, includes new arrests and precautionary measures against those investigated linked to the case.
