In a significant development in the 'Caso Master' investigation, Raimundo Nogueira, the brother of Brazilian Senator Ciro Nogueira, has been placed under electronic monitoring. The measure was ordered by Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça as part of a broader set of precautionary actions.
The electronic ankle monitor was installed at the Electronic Monitoring Center of the Secretariat of Justice of Piauí (Sejus-PI) in Teresina. The installation was completed on Thursday, May 7th, adhering to the 24-hour deadline stipulated by the court's decision.
The court's ruling imposes several strict conditions on Raimundo Nogueira. He is prohibited from leaving his city of residence without prior judicial authorization. Furthermore, he is barred from making contact with witnesses and other individuals under investigation in Operation Compliance Zero, a list that explicitly includes his brother, the senator.
Additional requirements include the surrender of his passport to the Federal Police (PF) within a 48-hour window. These measures are part of an investigation into allegations of corruption and money laundering involving Senator Ciro Nogueira and the Banco Master.
According to the Federal Police, Raimundo Nogueira is the administrator of CNLF Empreendimentos Imobiliários Ltda. Investigators allege this company was used as a 'disguised mechanism' to funnel financial benefits to the senator. A key transaction cited involves the purchase of 30% of Green Investimentos S.A. by CNLF for R$1 million, despite the shares being valued at approximately R$13 million on the market.
The Supreme Court views this significant price discrepancy as an indication that the transaction may have been used to conceal illegal transfers. Minister Mendonça stated the measures are necessary to interrupt money laundering activities and prevent the destruction of evidence.
The investigation also suggests Senator Ciro Nogueira may have received monthly payments of up to R$500,000 from banker Daniel Vorcaro, along with luxury accommodations, credit cards, and international travel. In response, the senator's defense has denied any wrongdoing, asserting his commitment to cooperating with the judiciary and criticizing the investigative measures as potentially precipitated.
Based on reporting from g1.