Brazil’s Pension Funds Investigated for R$8 Billion in Fraud
Police seized from offices R$350 thousand reais, US$100 thousand dollars and $50 thousand euros, as well as works of art,...
September 6, 2016Topic
Federal Police
USOC Apologizes for Swimmers’ False Robbery Report in Rio
Four U.S. swimmers claimed to have been robbed at gunpoint last week when in fact they vandalized gas station.
August 19, 2016
Two U.S. Swimmers Taken Off Plane For Questioning in Rio
Brazilian judge demanded the U.S. swimmers to stay in Brazil until inconsistencies about a robbery are cleared up, but Lochte...
August 18, 2016
Brazilian Officials Say No Evidence of Second Terrorist Group
Last week a group of Brazilians was arrested after authorities intercepted messages about preparations for a terrorist attack during the...
July 26, 2016
Lula Lawyers Appeal Police Search and Seizures in Brazil
Lawyers argue that the federal police (PF) seized personal property of ex-president Lula's family members, such as laptops, mobile phones...
March 9, 2016
Brazil’s Lula Questioned About Lava Jato Scandal
Former President was taken in for questioning Friday while more than 200 federal police officers served 44 warrants related to...
March 4, 2016
Police in Brazil Search Eduardo Cunha’s Houses and Office
Federal Police executed 53 search warrants including to the homes of the Chamber's President, two Cabinet members, a senator and...
December 15, 2015
Federal Police Confiscate Eike Batista’s Yacht, Cars and Money
Once known as one of the richest man in world, Batista has been accused of insider trading.
February 12, 2015
Federal Police Threaten Strike During World Cup
Federal police in Brazil staged a protest calling for better working conditions, higher wages as its members vow to strike...
April 15, 2014