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INSS Fraud CPMI Blocks Calls for Lulinha and AGU Chief, Approves Hearing for Gov. Zema

Government allies carried the vote, shifting the inquiry toward financial actors with work slated to extend into 2026.

Overview

  • The commission rejected summoning Fábio Luís Lula da Silva by 19–12 and Attorney General Jorge Messias by 19–11 after nominal votes.
  • Members approved calling Minas Gerais Governor Romeu Zema to explain the role of Zema Financeira in consignado operations under scrutiny.
  • The CPMI endorsed more than 100 requests for documents and financial intelligence reports, while denying some bids to call major bank executives and for bank secrecy breaks.
  • Opposition justifications to hear Lulinha cited testimony from ex‑employee Edson Claro and financial links involving Ricardo Bimbo and accountant João Muniz Leite, but officials say there is no definitive documentary proof tying him to the fraud.
  • Chair Carlos Viana signaled an extension of work into 2026 and emphasized transparent roll‑call votes as government and opposition blocs clashed over politically sensitive summonses.