Brazilian Federal Police investigates alleged influence-peddling linked to superior courts

Brazil’s Federal Police said it launched the third phase of Operation Transparency to investigate possible influence peddling, trading in influence, passive corruption and money laundering. The investigation concerns alleged negotiations for substantial payments tied to the outcome of pending judicial proceedings; four search warrants were executed in Brasília and São Paulo.

The action is an investigation, not a conviction or settlement, and the source does not report charges, pleas or findings of liability. The Federal Police said there was no evidence indicating participation by members of the judiciary.