MP requests investigation after São Paulo deputy mayor denounces alleged diversion of R$ 21 million in event
The complaint, forwarded by Colonel Mello Araújo (PL), contradicted Mayor Ricardo Nunes (MDB)
TL;DR
- The Public Prosecutor's Office of São Paulo has requested an investigation into alleged diversions of R$ 21 million from a City Hall sporting event.
- Vice Mayor Colonel Mello Araújo filed the complaint, citing irregularities in contracts for the Virada Esportiva.
- Araújo inspected event venues and partner organization addresses, finding discrepancies and missing entities.
- Mayor Ricardo Nunes expressed contrition, stating his deputy did not internally verify the allegations before publicizing them and urged more caution.
- The complaint was made public by Araújo on social media, without the prior consent of the mayor.