Campinas Court Authorizes Bank Secrecy Breach in 'Rachadinha' ProbeA court in Campinas, São Paulo, has authorized the breach of bank and tax secrecy for city councilman Edison Ribeiro (União Brasil) and his son, André Cristhiano Cayres Ribeiro. The decision is part of an investigation into an alleged 'rachadinha' scheme.
The scheme, which also involves a former regional administrator of the city government, is linked to the alleged use of public machinery for the benefit of a June festival (festa junina) promoted by the councilman. The case will be investigated alongside the 'rachadinha' allegations, according to an action filed by the São Paulo State Public Prosecutor's Office (MP-SP).
The investigation is currently marked as unverified.