Brazilian Federal Police Launch New Phase of Operation Paralelo Cinco in Hospital Funds Diversion Probe

Overview

• Police executed 24 search and seizure warrants across Rio Grande do Sul, São Paulo and Santa Catarina and made two preventive arrests.
• Judges imposed precautionary measures on 20 suspects, including removal from duties, suspension of business activities, restricted access to public bodies and no-contact orders.
• Asset actions seized 14 properties, 53 vehicles and a boat, with bank blocks surpassing R$22.5 million.
• The inquiry opened in January 2024 tracks more than R$340 million transferred since 2022 for the management of the Jaguari (RS) and Embu das Artes (SP) hospitals, tied to entities linked to Irdesi.
• Investigators describe shell companies and false invoices dispersing money to unrelated accounts and personal expenses, with potential charges including criminal organization, embezzlement and money laundering, supported by technical aid from TCE‑RS and the CGU.