In dispute with Nunes Marques, Gilmar asks for a thorough investigation in TRF-1
Graduated in journalism from Mackenzie Presbyterian University, he is an editor in Brasília. At Oeste, he worked as a special reporter, assistant editor, and writer. He began his career at Veja magazine, in Augusto Nunes' column. Covers politics, judiciary, and the world.
TL;DR
- Justice Gilmar Mendes requested an extraordinary audit of federal regional courts, particularly TRF-1, due to the Banco Master scandal.
- The audit aims to investigate alleged irregularities in court-ordered payments (precatórios) and the Union's payment queue.
- Mendes asked for the suspension of judicial orders that released precatórios before final judgment.
- The Banco Master allegedly acquired judicial credits at a discount, overvalued them, and used them for fundraising.
- The audit will focus on precatórios related to the sugar-alcohol sector and revisions of the SUS (Unified Health System) table.
- Mendes cited an estimate of over R$100 billion in potential impact from these cases.
- The investigation will also examine the relationship between Banco Master and the wife of a TRF-1 judge.
- Mendes proposed disciplinary and criminal investigations and suggested the involvement of the Public Prosecutor's Office, OAB, and the Federal Justice Council.