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PGR Receives Petition to Assess Toffoli's Impartiality in Banco Master Probe

The filing questions the minister's impartiality based on relatives' business ties to funds under scrutiny.

Overview

  • Senator Eduardo Girão formally asked Prosecutor General Paulo Gonet to seek Dias Toffoli’s recusal or declare his impediment as relator of the Banco Master investigation.
  • The representation cites reports of business dealings by Toffoli’s relatives with Reag-linked investment vehicles connected to the probe, including the sale of a stake in the Tayayá resort.
  • It challenges Toffoli’s January 14 order that sent seized materials to the Supreme Court under seal, which initially restricted Federal Police access before the minister reversed the measure.
  • Political pressure has intensified with lawmakers calling for recusal, an impeachment request submitted against Toffoli, and the Senate establishing a group to track the Master case.
  • As of Monday, the PGR had not publicly stated whether it will take the matter to the Supreme Court or otherwise act on the representation.