Alcolumbre denies crimes in messages with owner of Banco Master
Davi Alcolumbre denies illegalities in messages with Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master. Senator claims to be a target of intimidation. Check out the details.
TL;DR
- Leaked messages show an allegedly close and affectionate relationship between Senator Davi Alcolumbre and Banco Master owner Daniel Vorcaro.
- The messages mention private parties with drinks and the alleged importation of women from Europe.
- Alcolumbre denies any illegality, calls the publications "cheap sensationalism" and an "unjust attack," and states he is being intimidated.
- Former Communications Minister Fábio Faria is identified as a link between Alcolumbre and Vorcaro, explaining hotel reservations were for business travel related to a potential investment in Queens Park Rangers.
- Banco Master faces requests for a CPI in Congress, which Alcolumbre reportedly ignored, leading to an opposition action in the Supreme Court.
- An unaccepted plea bargain mentioned a supposed $30 million transfer to a secret overseas account of Alcolumbre.
- The Amapá Previdência (Amprev) invested 400 million reais in Banco Master; investigations are examining potential political pressure for these risky investments, involving the senator's brother and a former campaign ally.