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Flavio Bolsonaro investigated for corruption in film about his father

SOL11 September 2026 at 17:09

Flavio Bolsonaro, candidate for president of Brazil, is being investigated by the Federal Police for suspicions of corruption and money laundering. The investigation concerns the financing of the film biography dedicated to his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro.

The inquiry is under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Federal Court and involves suspicious transfers linked to Banco Master. The authorities want to determine whether there was improper use of resources in the financing of the film about the figure of Jair Bolsonaro.

This investigation arises at a critical moment of the Brazilian electoral campaign, where Flavinho Bolsonaro is running for President of the Republic. The case joins other previous investigations involving members of the Bolsonaro family.

Why this matters

This investigation may directly affect the Brazilian presidential race and the credibility of one of the candidates for the country's top office. Brazilian readers follow with interest, because this involves a prominent member of the Bolsonaro family and potential financial crimes linked to political media funding. The case also highlights the STF's role in overseeing investigations involving high-profile political figures.

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