Brazilian Supreme Court Suspends Criminal Investigation Involving President's Son
Senator-elect Flávio Bolsonaro says that case should belong to the higher courts, because of his privileged jurisdiction
Jan.18.2019 1:54PM
Flavio Bolsonaro, son of Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro is seen behind him at the transition government building in Brasilia, Brazil on November 27, 2018 - REUTERS
Fábio Fabrini
Ana Luiza Albuquerque
BRASÍLIA and RIO DE JANEIRO
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Luiz Fux suspended a criminal investigation involving senator-elect Flávio Bolsonaro, son of president Jair Bolsonaro, and some atypical financial transactions belonging from members of his staff.
The primary object of investigation is the senator's former aide Fabrício Queiroz, who transferred funds worth R$ 1.2 million (US$ 320,000) in one year, according to a report from Coaf (Council to Control Financial Activities).
Flávio Bolsonaro's legal advisors say that the senator is also a target in the investigation from the start, in mid-2018.
Justice Fux, who was filling in for other justices on break, granted a temporary suspension, as requested by Bolsonaro's lawyers until the Supreme Court decides as to which court it will receive the case.
The president's son also is seeking to annul the evidence collected so far, but that matter has not reached the court yet. If granted, the request would effectively kill the investigation.
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https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/internacional/en/brazil/2019/01/brazilian-supreme-court-suspends-criminal-investigation-involving-presidents-son.shtml
