STF Orders New Arrest of Banco Master Owner as Probe Uncovers Private Intimidation Network

Overview

• Supreme Court minister André Mendonça authorized the third phase of Operation Compliance Zero, triggering preventive arrests, 15 searches, and asset freezes and seizures of up to R$22 billion.
• Federal Police allege Daniel Vorcaro led a structure called “A Turma” that paid about R$1 million monthly to Luiz Phillipi Mourão via Fabiano Zettel to obtain confidential data, monitor targets, and intimidate critics.
• Investigators cite illicit access to restricted systems of the PF and MPF and to international databases such as the FBI and Interpol, as well as a plan to attack journalist Lauro Jardim.
• Mourão attempted suicide while in PF custody and later died at a hospital, according to the police; Vorcaro was transferred to Penitentiary 2 of Potim for an initial 10-day isolation period.
• The operation also detained ex-PF officer Marilson Roseno and ordered electronic monitoring for two Banco Central employees, while political fallout included a canceled Senate CPI session and senators’ requests for maximum-security transfers and reinforced protection for Mendonça.