Government Leader in the Chamber defends the independence of the PF; PT bench in the Senate says that Wagner will provide all necessary clarifications
The leader of the Government in the Chamber, (PT-RS), stated this Thursday (June 18, 2026) that he trusts in the innocence of the Government leader in the Senate, (PT-BA), target of the 9th phase of the Federal Police’s Compliance Zero operation. The PT bench in the Senate declared that the congressman will provide all necessary clarifications.
Jaques Wagner was the target of launched by the PF this Thursday to investigate the possible participation of public agents in a scheme of irregularities involving institutions of the national financial system. In addition to the senator, the businessman owner of Banco Pleno and former partner of Banco Master, was one of the targets of the measures authorized by the Federal Supreme Court.
In total, they were issued of search and seizure in Bahia, São Paulo and the Federal District, in addition to precautionary measures such as prohibition of contact between those being investigated and suspension of passports. According to the corporation, the facts discovered could constitute, in theory, the crimes of passive corruption, active corruption and money laundering.
Pimenta said he knew the senator’s trajectory and stated that he follows the case calmly because he trusts his seriousness and public conduct. The deputy also highlighted that the president (PT) has reiterated the autonomy of the Federal Police to conduct investigations without government interference.
According to the government leader, the investigations must continue their normal course and anyone involved must provide clarifications to the authorities. He also declared that it is up to those under investigation to present their defense and prove their innocence in light of the facts discovered.
PT NON-SENATE
The PT bench in the Senate declared, via note, that it had “full confidence in the public trajectory of Senator Jaques Wagner“. He stated that he supported the investigations into Banco Master and defended respect for due legal process, contradictory proceedings and broad defense.
“He also emphasizes that he is convinced that Senator Jaques Wagner will provide all the necessary clarifications and will demonstrate, throughout the investigations, the correctness of his conduct in light of the facts investigated.“, says the note.
NATIONAL PT
In a note, the national president of the PT, also expressed support for Jaques Wagner. According to him, the senator is “repositor of all our trust” and will be able to clarify the facts investigated. Edinho stated that the party supports the investigations involving Banco Master and defended that possible crimes be investigated and punished.
For the PT leader, society has the right to know the truth, but there is confidence that Wagner will demonstrate his innocence throughout the investigations.
OTHER SIDE
Augusto Lima’s defense stated in a statement that the client “has always acted within the limits of the law, with transparency, technical responsibility and compliance with the rules that govern the financial system and public administration” (read the full text below).
O Poder360 He approached Senator Jaques Wagner to ask if he would like to comment on the PF operation. There was no response until the publication of this report. The text will be updated if a statement is sent to this digital newspaper.
O Can He also tried to contact the others mentioned, but was unable to locate a valid telephone number or email address to request a position. This digital newspaper will continue trying to contact you and will update this text if it receives comments from those involved.
Read Augusto Lima’s full defense:
“The measures carried out by the Federal Police on this date were unnecessary, since Augusto Lima has been at the disposal of the authorities for 6 months to clarify the facts under investigation.
“In any case, the measures will help to demonstrate that the facts discovered at this stage of the investigation are strictly lawful.
“Augusto Lima has always acted within the limits of the law, with transparency, technical responsibility and compliance with the rules that govern the financial system and public administration.”
COMPLIANCE ZERO
Investigations into fraud at Banco Master are within the scope of Compliance Zero, initially authorized by the 10th Federal Court of Brasília in November 2025. The 1st phase provisionally arrested the main executives linked to the institution liquidated by the BC. Still in November, the TRF-1 authorized the use of electronic ankle bracelets and the return of those investigated home.
The case began to be processed in the STF from December 2025, under the command of Minister Dias Toffoli. He authorized the 2nd phase in January 2026, but the report on February 12th. André Mendonça. Vorcaro was arrested again in early March. He is detained at the Federal Police Superintendency in Brasília. He delivered a proposal for a plea bargain, which the Supreme Court minister should take weeks to complete.
Here are the phases of the operation:
- 1st phase (November 18, 2025) – Daniel Vorcaro was for the first time on November 17, 2025, one day before the operation was . He leave Brazil. The action complied with 7 warrants and 25 of search and seizure in 4 states and DF. The former banker was on November 29;
- 2nd phase (14.jan.2026) – to PF searches in . They were seized . The amounts blocked or sequestered in the action exceeded R$5.7 billion. The objective was to investigate the use of fraudulent funds to disguise Master’s cashiers. Read the the decisions that authorized the operation;
- 3rd phase (March 4, 2026) – Vorcaro . According to the PF, the former banker had a group that opponents and for 2 BC employees. On the same day, a man who worked for the founder of Master while in PF custody – he on March 6th. Read the of the decision that approved the ;
- 4th phase (April 16, 2026) – a of the PF arrested former president of BRB. It is investigated by to allow unsupported operations with the Master. According to the Federal Police, Costa received bribes from Vorcaro in . Read the the decision that authorized the action;
- 5th phase (May 7, 2026) – the senator (PP-PI) too . At PF cite o from Vorcaro to the congressman – who . The Master’s rapporteur at the STF, minister André Mendonça, that the relationship between the politician and the former banker “exceeds friendship”. There was a blockage of R$18.85 million. Read the of the decision that authorized the ;
- 6th phase (May 14, 2026) – they were 7 preventive arrest warrants and 17 search and seizure warrants in SP, MG and RJ. Vorcaro’s father was . It was he who the ex-banker’s intimidation and espionage group, according to the PF. Read the the decision that authorized the operation;
- 7th phase (May 19, 2026) – to PF an operation to determine the . Mendonça an expert from the corporation;
- 8th phase (May 26, 2026) – former governor (PL-RJ) was of search and seizure warrants. The action investigates suspected crimes involving Master and Rioprevidência. The total moved is according to the PF. Read the of the decision that authorized the .
