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Federal Police investigates if Eduardo Bolsonaro used film money to finance life in US

7 sources · 28 May 2026 · Share coverage ·

verbatim from the press ? no verbatim passage

Messages revealed by The Intercept show Eduardo directing the transfer of "the maximum possible" resources to the US. On March 21, 2025, he wrote to an intermediary: "Ideally the resources would already be in the USA. From USA to USA is easy," warning that smaller transfers could delay the process by "about 6 months." Eduardo mentioned Altieris Santana, controller of the Havengate Development Fund LP in Texas, as available to "hold personal meetings with whoever." ?

Press quotes (1)
BBC

"Os investigadores apuram se recursos repassados pelo ex-banqueiro Daniel Vorcaro, do Banco Master, a pedido do senador e pré-candidato à Presidência Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ), teriam sido usados para custear o ex-deputado federal Eduardo Bolsonaro (PL) nos Estados Unidos."

The former deputy currently lives in a mansion valued at R$ 6 million in Southlake, Texas, according to Intercept reporting. The four-bedroom property with pool and 424 square meters was advertised for rent at R$ 30,000 monthly until February 2026. Eduardo had publicly declared facing financial difficulties and having assets blocked by Brazilian courts.

Press quotes (1)
A Gazeta

"O ideal seria haver os recursos já nos EUA. Que dos EUA para o EUA é tranquilo. Se a empresa brasileira a enviar aos EUA não tiver aquele grande orçamento que mencionamos como exemplo, será problemático. Vai ser necessário fazer as remessas aos poucos e isto tardaria cerca de 6 meses, calculamos", disse Eduardo em mensagem para Miranda"

Flávio Bolsonaro admitted in May to negotiating R$ 134 million with Vorcaro for the film, of which R$ 61 million was actually transferred. The senator claimed it was a private sponsorship contract and visited Vorcaro after the banker's arrest to "put an end" to the partnership. Justice Alexandre de Moraes referred to the Attorney General's Office a request to expand the investigation into Eduardo Bolsonaro.

Press quotes (1)
Revista Fórum

"Eduardo Bolsonaro, ex-deputado federal cassado pelo PL de São Paulo, mora em uma casa de luxo avaliada em mais de R$ 6 milhões em Southlake, no Texas, segundo reportagem publicada nesta quarta-feira (27) pelo Intercept Brasil"

1. What we know (2)

Eduardo Bolsonaro lives in luxury mansion in Southlake, Texas

Flávio Bolsonaro negotiated R$ 134 million with Vorcaro for the film

3 sources A Gazeta Brasil de Fato Revista Fórum
2. Where coverage thins out (2)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (1)

Eduardo Bolsonaro called local police against Intercept reporter

Reported by: DCM Jornal do Brasil

Points disputed between the actors (1)

The same outlets report both versions — the contradiction is between the actors in the story, not between outlets.

Correct location of Eduardo Bolsonaro's residence

1 source — "Eduardo Bolsonaro lives in the Southlake mansion and Intercept went to the correct address": DCM
1 source — "Intercept went to the wrong house and Eduardo lives in rented apartment": DCM
3. What we don't know yet (3)
  • What is the specific destination of the R$ 61 million transferred by Vorcaro?

    Why it's still unknown: The Federal Police investigation has not yet concluded whether the resources were actually used for the film or to finance Eduardo Bolsonaro in the US

  • How does Eduardo Bolsonaro finance his lifestyle in the US?

    Why it's still unknown: The former deputy does not publicly detail his income sources abroad, besides mentioning 'passive income' and R$ 2 million received from his father

  • What is the current legal status of the Dark Horse film?

    Why it's still unknown: There is no information about whether production continues after Vorcaro's arrest and the end of the partnership with Flávio Bolsonaro

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