PF conducts operation in Bahia against diversion of Pix amendments and money laundering

Among the amendments under investigation, one was presented by federal deputy Neto Carletto (Avante-BA), who is not the target of the operation

PF conducts operation in Bahia against diversion of Pix amendments and money laundering

TL;DR

  • Operation Parallel Flow investigates suspected diversion of public funds and money laundering.
  • The scheme involves federal funds sent to Bahia municipalities through 'Pix amendments'.
  • Searches are conducted in Porto Seguro, Eunápolis, and Itamaraju.
  • One amendment under scrutiny was presented by federal deputy Neto Carletto, who is not a target of the operation.
  • Pix amendments allow direct federal transfers to states and municipalities without a convention.
  • The Federal Police suspect crimes of embezzlement and money laundering, alongside potential electoral financing irregularities.