Brazil Corruption News Monitoring

Greenwich investment group operator pleads guilty to $3.45M fraud, money laundering charges

U.S. District Court in New Haven. NEW HAVEN – The owner of a Greenwich investment business pled guilty today in U.S. District Court in New Haven to offenses stemming from a $3.45 million investment fraud scheme, according to Marc H. Silverman, acting U.S. …

House Republican calls for national security probe of Brazilian meat giant

A senior Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee is calling on the Trump administration to investigate potential national security risks associated with a nearly completed bid by the world’s largest meat processor to list its shares on Wall …

Brazilians are winning court claims for AI failures, including on facial recognition

Brazil could be one of the best countries to claim compensation for failures in the use of artificial intelligence. That’s the takeaway from a survey by law firm TozziniFreire Advogados, which found that such claims were upheld on appeal in 64 percent of …

Corruption is the main problem in Colombia: Gallup poll

The main problem facing Colombian citizens today is not security or economic stability but in fact corruption, according to the results of a bimonthly poll released on Wednesday. 30% of those who responded to pollster Gallup cited corruption as the biggest …

Brazil’s Finance Ministry strengthens sports integrity with new IC360 partnership

Brazil’s Ministry of Finance, through its Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA), has gone one step further in strengthening its commitment to combat match-fixing and betting fraud. On April 25, the SPA signed a five-year Technical Cooperation Agreement (ACT …

Pension Deductions from Brazil's INSS Skyrocketed After 2022

The deduction of monthly fees for associations and unions from INSS pensions and retirement benefits reached the billion-real mark after 2022, due to moves in Congress that prevented tougher rules to block illegal charges. In 2022, Congress removed …

Brazil Supreme Court ratifies ex-president Collor de Mello's sentence

Brazil's Supreme Court has confirmed a nearly nine-year prison sentence for ex-president Fernando Collor de Mello, convicted of corruption and money laundering related to the "Car Wash" scandal. Collor de Mello, who served as president from …

Wicked Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes Enters into ICU to Notify Bolsonaro of Lawsuit of Fraud, Amid ...

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was served a legal notice by a court officer on April 23, 2025, in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of DF Star Hospital in Brasília. The order was issued by Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who …

Acquisition of new aircraft sabotaged by corrupt LAM staff

ACQUISITION OF NEW AIRCRAFT SABOTAGED BY CORRUPT LAM STAFF Maputo, 29 Apr (AIM) – The Mozambican government’s attempts to rescue Mozambique Airlines (LAM) were sabotaged by airline staff with conflicts of interest, President Daniel Chapo accused on Monday. …

Illegal Gold Mining in Brazil Likely to Survive Tougher Regulations

Gold traders in Brazil must now prove that they get their metal from legal sources, following a recent Supreme Court ruling that closes a significant legal loophole exploited by organized crime. On March 21, the Supreme Federal Court (Supremo Tribunal …

Brazilian SPA signs five-year agreement with IC360

New deal with IC360 to focus on sports betting fraud. By Gambling Insider Key points: - The Ministry of Finance's Secretariat of Prizes and Bets has signed a five-year agreement with Integrity Compliance 360 to focus on sports betting manipulation - …

The rise of Brazil’s fuel mafias and their gas station money laundering machines

Robert Muggah, Instituto Igarapé Brazil’s federal police recently pulled back the curtain on a criminal web that had infiltrated the country’s fuel distribution chains. What looked like ordinary gas stations were, in fact, outposts of a vast laundering …

The Britoil Scandal: A £23m fraud on the streets of Aberdeen

On a warm summer’s afternoon in 1988, 29-year-old Alison Anders walked along Castle Street in Aberdeen clutching a piece of paper that would change her life forever. She entered the Bank of Scotland branch, approached the counter and handed over the …

Santos sentenced to 7 years for fraud and identity theft

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos was sentenced Friday to over seven years in prison, sobbing as he learned his punishment for the crimes that led to his expulsion from Congress. Santos, who pleaded guilty last summer to …

Brazil’s former President Fernando Collor de Mello arrested following corruption conviction

São Paulo, Brazil – Fernando Collor de Mello, Brazil’s former president and a once-rising star in national politics, was arrested on Friday morning at an airport in the northeastern city of Maceió.  The arrest of the 75-year-old politician came two years …

Brazil ex-president Collor de Mello jailed for corruption

Brazil's former president Fernando Collor de Mello was arrested and taken to prison Friday to begin serving a nearly nine-year sentence for corruption and money laundering, the latest former leader to face jail time. Collor de Mello, Brazil's first …

Brazil’s ex-President Collor de Mello arrested in corruption case: Police source

Fernando Collor de Mello was Brazil's first democratically elected leader, but he didn't finish serving his term after accusations of corruption. BRASILIA (AFP) — Brazil's former President Fernando Collor de Mello was arrested Friday, a federal …

Former Brazilian President Collor arrested after corruption sentence

Former Brazilian President Fernando Collor de Mello (Reuters photo) BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – Former Brazilian President Fernando Collor de Mello was arrested today in the northeastern city of Maceio after a Supreme Court justice rejected his challenges …

Former Brazilian president Fernando Collor de Mello was convicted of bribe-taking as a senator

A Poetic Testament to Resilience and Faith: Sure Strength Offers Soulful Reflections on Love, Loss, and Eternal Hope

Kathryn SchwauSch Branson’s powerful collection invites readers to explore the beauty and struggle of the human spirit through verse SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sure Strength by Kathryn SchwauSch …

A Night of Legends: Nine Local Musicians Honored at the 2025 Fessy Awards

Nine music legends were celebrated at JAMNOLA during the 2025 Fessy Awards, honoring their lasting impact on New Orleans’ rich cultural and musical legacy. NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The vibrant spirit …

Global Affairs Canada Selects TPTN for Web Summit Vancouver 2025 'Do Business with Canada' Trade Program

AI-powered trade platform TPTN earns federal endorsement to connect Canadian SMEs with global buyers at Web Summit Vancouver 2025. MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TransPacific Trade Nexus (TPTN), Canada’s …

Grethel Delgado Wins the Mehdi Hajji International Poetry Award for Her Work Melancolía South Beach

The Cuban-American journalist, based in Miami, received the award in Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Writer and journalist Grethel Delgado, editor at Miami Strategic Intelligence …

Groundbreaking Historical Work Untermenschen Now Available in German Edition Amid Surging International Demand

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Untermenschen: A History of Targeting Others for Inequality, Hatred and Suffering, the powerful and timely book by Dr. Arthur Flug and Louis Grumet, has captivated readers …

LEM reinforces leadership in high-precision segment with two new products, completing its IN family of current sensors

LEM continues to improve and innovate its existing IN product family of current sensors GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LEM (SIX: LEHN) Electrical measurement technology specialist LEM adds two new members to its IN …

Negocios Magazine y Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute anuncian colaboración

La colaboración entre MSI² y Negocios Magazine refuerza el compromiso con la difusión de información estratégica de calidad MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Negocios Magazine, la revista de negocios líder en español …

JonoJono's 'As We Wither' Presents a Noteworthy Exploration of Alternative R&B.

JonoJono drops As We Wither, a 7-track alt-Rock/Soul EP exploring love, regret, and growth with retro vibes and raw R&B storytelling. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rising alternative Rock and Soul artist JonoJono …

Melone Hatley, P.C. is Excited to Announce the Opening of its New Office in Fort Worth, Texas

FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Melone Hatley, P.C., an award-winning female-owned family law and estate planning firm headquartered in Virginia, is delighted to announce the opening of its new location in Fort …

Cracking the Longevity Code: Key to Immortality Meets with Deadly Opposition in The Forever Factor

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Biohackers, billionaires and the quest for immortality collide in former Oracle exec Tom Hogan’s #1 Amazon bestseller in three categories, The Forever Factor, with co-author Amanda …

Roots and Wings Hosts Ladies’ ‘La Bibliotheque Luncheon’ at Mariposa in Neiman Marcus at Town Center Mall in Boca Raton

Parisian-Themed Event Featured Fashion Show from Designer Amanda Perna and Spotlighted Roots and Wings’ Mission to Support & Encourage Children’s Reading Skills BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Roots and …

Solving the Loneliness Equation: New Method Empowers People to Foster Healthy Connections in a Fractured World

Creating healthy connections is a skill set that can be learned, say Stacey and Paul Martino, and they share their groundbreaking methodology in their new book. BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bridging the gaps …

JA Mining Introduces Cloud-Based Passive Income Solutions for Cryptocurrency Investors

WARWICK, UNITED KINGDOM, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JA Mining is pleased to announce the expansion of its cloud mining platform, offering cryptocurrency investors—particularly XRP holders—new strategic opportunities to generate passive …

Bruce Blizard: Capturing the Rugged Heart of the Contemporary American West Through Storytelling

Bruce Blizard crafts powerful stories blending rural grit, youth sports, and emotional redemption, drawn from his life as a teacher, coach, and keen observer. BENTON CITY, WA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blizard spent 21 years …

Plastic Surgeon to Sculptor: The Art of Life

A Groundbreaking Book Blending Surgical Mastery, Creative Expression, and Inner Discovery CA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Esteemed plastic surgeon and visionary author Dr. Anthony J. Emmett invites readers on a …

Shells on the Sand by Shaheryar Mian Shines Light on Forgotten Histories and Enduring Courage

BURLINGTON, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A powerful new novel, Shells on the Sand by Shaheryar Mian, unveils a sweeping tale of survival, resilience, and rediscovery, as it follows one family's harrowing escape from …

Paintings by Clementine Hunter (1887-1988) and Louis Emile Villa (1836-1900) are in Crescent City's May 16-17 auction

The auction, online and live in-person in the New Orleans gallery, consists of 600 lots, pulled from prominent estates and collections throughout the South. NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An oil on canvas board …

Official Update: Alijah Arenas

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- We are grateful to share that Alijah Arenas has been released from the hospital and is now resting comfortably under close watch. While his journey to full recovery is just …

Repairing Pipes in Slabs Without Destruction: Rocky Mountain Sewer Pros’ Innovative Solution

Rocky Mountain Sewer Pros offers cured-in-place pipe repairs for smaller pipes and in-slab plumbing, minimizing property disruption. GRAND JUNCTION, CO, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rocky Mountain Sewer Pros, a provider of …

Catch The Young Teases Comeback with a Pre-release Instrumental Single, 'The Young Wave'

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Korean rock band Catch The Young is back with the band’s first instrumental single, “The Young Wave,” which is a pre-release track of their upcoming album. This is the second release from …