Minister André Mendonça, of the Supreme Federal Court, determined the release of a former INSS prosecutor who was under preventive detention. The former prosecutor was investigated for allegedly receiving bribes from a lobbyist.
The decision was made within the scope of an inquiry that investigates corruption schemes involving public servants and lobbyists. The case is under seal.
The release was granted after analysis of the legal requirements for preventive detention. The investigations continue to determine the responsibilities of those involved in the alleged scheme.




