The federal deputy and former minister of institutional relations (PT-PR) stated, on Thursday (June 18, 2026), that he believes in the senator’s honesty (PT-BA), target of the operation which investigates suspicions of fraud, corruption and money laundering related to Banco Master. The congresswoman highlighted, however, that the senator must respond legally if his involvement is proven.
Gleisi declared that he heard the by Wagner about CredCesta, a payroll card operation aimed at public servants that gave rise to the financial institution’s operations in the credit modality. The senator said he sold the operation before Master became a partner.
“I heard him talking about it. I believe in Jaques, that he has nothing to do with it. Now, if there is proof of involvement, of personal benefit, he needs to respond. No one is exempt from this”, said the deputy in an interview with radio BandNews FM Curitiba.
In line with the speech of PT benches and leaders, Gleisi mentioned the suspicions against the senator (PL-RJ). According to her, the investigations into Wagner do not remove the seriousness of the accusations against the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. “The risks are very serious, of money sent abroad, of proximity”, he stated.
The deputy, who is a pre-candidate for the Senate from Paraná, defended the continuity of the investigations and the installation of a CPMI (Joint Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry) to investigate the case of Banco Master.
The Federal Police carried out searches and seizures at addresses linked to Wagner as part of the investigation into an alleged fraud and corruption scheme related to the . The action was authorized by the Minister of the Federal Supreme Court, André Mendonça.
During the execution of the warrants, and 33,000 euros in cash, a value equivalent to approximately R$471 thousand.
PAYMENTS AND PROPERTY
According to the PF, the investigation investigates suspicions that Wagner received undue advantages related to Banco Master, controlled by businessman Daniel Vorcaro. Investigators are also looking at purchasing one.
The investigation also identified one of a company linked to businessman Augusto Lima for members of the senator’s family. According to Mendonça’s decision, the transfer is treated as one of the signs of the relationship between Wagner and the businessman.
stated that political proximity cannot impede the actions of institutions.
“I will regret if a person close to me made a mistake, because it is a person I knew. But I cannot wish, even for the good of society, that the law is not applied”these.
The PT member added that opponents must also have their rights preserved. “If an opponent of mine has not made a mistake, he must have his defense rights guaranteed. And, if an ally of mine has made a mistake and it is proven, patience. The country has to work like this”he stated.
OTHER SIDE
Jaques Wagner’s office reported in a note that the amounts seized correspond to legal daily allowances received on international missions and were not used. According to the note, the resources were duly declared.
The senator stated that he is not a defendant nor has he been denounced in any process related to the facts investigated. Wagner also declared that he was available to the authorities to provide clarifications.
Here is the full note:
“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 press office 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 full disposal of the authorities to provide any clarifications, with the certainty that the truth will prevail.”
Augusto Lima’s defense told the Poder360 that the measures “will help to demonstrate that the facts discovered at this stage of the investigation are strictly lawful”. He also said that 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”.
The statement is signed by lawyers Pedro Ivo Velloso, Eduardo Toledo and Sebastián Mello.
Read the full note:
“The measures carried out by the Federal Police on this date were unnecessary, since Augusto Lima has been available to the authorities for six 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 .
- 9th phase (18.jun.2026) – the senator (PT-BA) was the target of precautionary measures authorized by . The minister prohibited the congressman from working with companies linked to the Master case and from speaking to those being investigated, except for family exceptions. Read (PDF — 256 kB).
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