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Federal Police recommends investigation of Flávio Bolsonaro over money request to Vorcaro

23 sources · 30 May 2026 · Share coverage ·

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The Federal Police has sent the Attorney General's Office a favorable opinion for opening an investigation against Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) regarding the episode in which he requested funds from former banker Daniel Vorcaro to finance the film "Dark Horse," about the trajectory of former President Jair Bolsonaro. The measure was taken after representations were submitted to the Federal Police by politicians and lawyers.

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DCM

"A Polícia Federal enviou à Procuradoria-Geral da República (PGR) um parecer favorável à abertura de investigação contra o senador Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) pelo episódio em que ele solicitou recursos ao ex-banqueiro Daniel Vorcaro para financiar o filme "Dark Horse", sobre a trajetória do ex-presidente Jair Bolsonaro."

As it involves a senator of the Republic, the opinion was forwarded to the Attorney General's Office for analysis of the facts. The opening of an investigation, if authorized, depends on approval from the Supreme Federal Court, with expectations that the case will be reported by Justice André Mendonça, responsible for actions related to Banco Master investigations involving Eduardo Bolsonaro. ?

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"For months Flávio Bolsonaro has publicly denied any links to Daniel Vorcaro, a disgraced banker at the centre of Brazil's largest-ever bank fraud."

The Federal Police considers there are sufficient elements to justify investigating the suspicions, which include the remittance of R$ 61 million to the United States, even with a significant part of the film having been shot in Brazil. One of the main lines of investigation is to verify whether the resources were intended to finance the stay of former federal deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro in the USA, who is a defendant in the Supreme Court for coercion in the course of proceedings.

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Revista Fórum

"Como se trata de um senador, a Polícia Federal enviou a avaliação para a PGR também analisar os fatos, segundo o jornal Valor Econômico. Cabe ao Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) autorizar a investigação."

Flávio Bolsonaro confirmed having requested the money from Vorcaro, but denied irregularities, ensuring that the amounts were entirely destined for the film and promising to present contracts and proof of expenses. Eduardo also denied having used the resources for personal expenses in the USA.

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Revista Fórum

"A PF considera haver elementos suficientes para justificar a apuração das suspeitas, que incluem a remessa de R$ 61 milhões para os Estados Unidos, mesmo com parte significativa do filme tendo sido gravada no Brasil."

1. What we know (2)

Flávio Bolsonaro confirmed having requested funds from Daniel Vorcaro

2 sources DCM Revista Fórum

Eduardo Bolsonaro is a defendant in the Supreme Court for coercion in the course of proceedings

2 sources DCM Revista Fórum
2. Where coverage thins out (2)

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

Covered by only some sources (2)

André Mendonça should be the rapporteur of the case in the Supreme Court

Reported by: DCM Revista Fórum

Alexandre de Moraes gave five days for the Attorney General's Office to rule on request to include Flávio and Jair Bolsonaro in the inquiry related to Eduardo's actions in the USA

Reported by: DCM
Did not cover: Revista Fórum
3. What we don't know yet (4)
  • What is the formal process number and which Supreme Court justice will be the rapporteur?

    Why it's still unknown: Sources mention expectations that André Mendonça will be the rapporteur, but do not confirm whether the case has already been distributed or what the formal number would be.

    Did not cover: DCM Revista Fórum
  • When should the Attorney General's Office rule on the investigation request?

    Why it's still unknown: No source specifies a deadline for the Attorney General's Office to rule, only that the opinion was sent 'this week'.

    Did not cover: DCM Revista Fórum
  • What are the specific details of the contracts and evidence that Flávio Bolsonaro promised to present?

    Why it's still unknown: Flávio Bolsonaro promised to present documents, but sources do not detail what types of contracts or evidence would be involved or whether they have already been presented.

    Did not cover: DCM Revista Fórum
  • How does the specific procedure for investigating a parliamentarian with privileged jurisdiction work in this case?

    Why it's still unknown: Sources do not detail the specific procedural rites that apply to investigations of senators by the Supreme Court.

    Did not cover: DCM Revista Fórum

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