Purchase of Master by BRB was discussed in a meeting in Switzerland, says Federal Police

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Purchase of Master by BRB was discussed in a meeting in Switzerland, says Federal Police

TL;DR

  • A meeting in Zurich on January 23, 2025, marked the start of discussions for BRB's purchase of Banco Master.
  • The meeting included the then-governor of the Federal District, the president of BRB, and the owner of Banco Master.
  • Federal Police report indicates the acquisition and integration were planned months prior, with BRB raising capital in October 2024.
  • Investigators believe the then-governor was involved in strategic decisions regarding BRB's capital increase, expansion, and private sector articulations.
  • The defense stated the then-governor acted in an institutional context and denied pressuring or interfering in negotiations.