Brazil's Tocantins Governor Investigated for COVID-19 Fund Misuse

Federal police execute search warrants against Governor Wanderlei Barbosa and 41 others over alleged pandemic-related fraud.

Governor Barbosa denies involvement, citing his previous role as vice governor during the period in question.
Investigation centers on companies that received full payment but delivered incomplete services.
Authorities are probing the misuse of funds allocated for social assistance food kits between 2020 and 2021.
The state government asserts its cooperation with the ongoing investigation.
Barbosa was elected governor in 2022, after serving as vice governor from 2019 to 2022.