Overview
- Committee president Carlos Viana ordered the detention after relator Alfredo Gaspar alleged contradictions and lying under oath, marking the panel’s third arrest during the inquiry.
- The cited episodes include initially denying knowledge of “Careca do INSS” before acknowledging ties, misstating the reason for leaving the CNPA, downplaying the relationship with treasurer Gabriel Negreiros, and omitting the scope of powers granted to Adelino Rodrigues Júnior to move CBPA funds.
- Abraão Lincoln testified under a Supreme Court habeas corpus that guaranteed his right against self‑incrimination and was taken to the Senate police after the session, while a separate preventive‑arrest request to the STF remains pending.
- The CBPA is being investigated by the Federal Police in Operação Sem Desconto and, at the AGU’s request, the confederation and its president have had assets frozen.
- Coaf and CGU reports cited by the CPMI indicate nearly R$100 million in associative discounts, R$410 million in bank movements, transfers to companies linked to “Careca do INSS,” and attempts to include about 40,000 deceased people in discount rosters.