PGR Seeks STF Conviction of Three PL Lawmakers Over Alleged Emendas‑for‑Bribes Scheme

Overview

• Vice Prosecutor General Hindemburgo Chateaubriand filed final arguments asking the Supreme Court to convict Josimar Maranhãozinho, Pastor Gil and Bosco Costa for passive corruption and criminal organization.
• The case centers on alleged demands of about R$1.66–1.67 million in bribes tied to the routing of roughly R$6.6–6.67 million in health amendments to São José de Ribamar (MA).
• Prosecutors cite intercepted WhatsApp messages, witness statements and seized documents to argue the lawmakers formed the scheme, describing Josimar as the leader.
• The filing seeks loss of public office for those convicted and the setting of a minimum indemnity for collective moral damages.
• Investigators point to intermediaries such as lobbyist José Batista Magalhães and the figure known as Pacovan, and say Bosco Costa used family accounts to handle funds, while the accused deny wrongdoing and challenge the evidence.