politics
май 14, 2026
Who is Henrique Moura, father of banker Daniel Vorcaro arrested by the Federal Police
Mining businessman is pointed out as leader of "violent nucleus" of group assembled by the banker to coerce adversaries. Read on Gazeta do Povo.
TL;DR
- Henrique Moura Vorcaro, father of banker Daniel Vorcaro, was arrested in the sixth phase of Operation Compliance Zero by the Federal Police.
- He is accused of integrating the 'violent nucleus' of a criminal organization involved in intimidation, clandestine surveillance, and financial crimes.
- Vorcaro allegedly demanded and paid for services from groups known as 'A Turma' and 'Os Meninos' to act against the banker's adversaries.
- A bank account attributed to Henrique Vorcaro with a balance exceeding R$2.2 billion was found, suspected of being used to hide funds from Banco Master.
- His defense denies ownership of the account and requested access to the PF's documents.
- Henrique Vorcaro is also connected to the Lagoinha Baptist Church through family ties with pastor Fabiano Zettel, who was previously arrested.
- The magistrate stated that the criminal organization continued to operate even after Daniel Vorcaro's initial arrest.