PGR Urges STF to Convict Three PL Deputies in Alleged Emendas Kickback Scheme

Overview

• Federal prosecutors submitted final arguments asking the Supreme Court to convict Josimar Maranhãozinho, Pastor Gil and Bosco Costa for passive corruption and participation in a criminal organization.
• Investigators say the group steered federal amendments to Maranhão municipalities in exchange for bribes, including R$6.67 million to São José de Ribamar tied to an alleged R$1.66–R$1.67 million kickback.
• Evidence cited includes seized documents, message exchanges, audio recordings, witness statements and Federal Police controlled-action videos from Operação Descalabro showing cash deliveries linked to the scheme.
• The PGR also seeks loss of public office for those holding mandates and the setting of a minimum indemnity for collective moral damages.
• The case remains under Justice Cristiano Zanin; the defendants now have 15 days for final defenses before the STF’s First Panel can schedule judgment.