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INSS Fraud Inquiry Seizes Delecrode’s Phone After STF Grants Right to Silence

Lawmakers pursue device evidence to advance a probe into alleged biometric fraud against INSS beneficiaries.

Overview

  • The CPMI ordered the Legislative Police to take Igor Delecrode’s cellphone after he refused to provide the password during his testimony.
  • Delecrode remained silent in the hearing by invoking a habeas corpus issued by Supreme Court minister Gilmar Mendes.
  • Commission leaders Carlos Viana and Alfredo Gaspar criticized the Supreme Court decision, saying it disrespects Congress and obstructs the investigation.
  • Reports and CPMI records link Delecrode to AASAP, Amar Brasil, Master Prev and Andapp in an alleged scheme that forged signatures and bypassed biometrics to authorize benefit deductions.
  • Coverage cites about R$ 1.4 billion moved by related associations and notes previously seized assets, including a Ferrari under Federal Police investigation.