Senator met this Wednesday (June 24) with Lula; politician was the target of a PF operation on Banco Master
The senator (PT-BA) left the leadership of the Government in the Senate. The announcement was made this Wednesday (June 24, 2026), about an hour after a meeting between the congressman and the president (PT). On June 18, the politician went to Banco Master.
“Right now, my absolute priority is to prove my innocence and dedicate myself to the re-election of President Lula and Governor Jerônimo Rodrigues, in addition to my re-election together with Rui Costa to the Senate”, he wrote.
PF TARGET
Jaques Wagner was the target of the 9th phase of the Compliance Zero operation launched by the PF on June 18 to investigate the possible participation of public agents in an irregularity scheme involving institutions in the national financial system. In addition to the senator, businessman Augusto Ferreira Lima, 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, 18 search and seizure warrants were issued 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.
OTHER SIDE
Read the full note from Jaques Wagner’s advisor sent to the press:
“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.”
