São Paulo Vice-Mayor Denounces Alleged Misappropriation in Sports Event; Nunes Reacts
The mayor asked 'caution' of Colonel Mello Araújo. The Secretariat repudiated the insinuation of misappropriation of public funds.
TL;DR
- Vice-Mayor Mello Araújo filed a complaint with the Public Prosecutor's Office regarding alleged irregularities in the Virada Esportiva 2026 partnerships.
- The investigation concerns R$21.2 million in public funds contracted by the Municipal Secretariat of Sports and Leisure.
- Araújo cited that six announced activities were not found at their locations and 12 organizations receiving funds could not be located.
- Mayor Ricardo Nunes criticized Araújo for not verifying the accusations internally before publicizing them and asked for more caution.
- The Secretariat of Sports repudiated the insinuation of misappropriation of public funds, stating the event occurred normally and was documented.