Brazilian parliamentary inquiry commission on organized crime faces obstacles in investigations against Supreme Court Justices

Dias Toffoli – Brazil Agency

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In the Brazilian political landscape, the Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) on Organized Crime, established in the Senate to investigate criminal factions and militias, has faced significant obstacles in its attempts to advance requests involving prominent figures of the Supreme Federal Court (STF)

Recently, the focus has turned to suspicious links with Banco Master, a financial institution implicated in illicit transactions, including money laundering and fraud.

Senator Alessandro Vieira, from Sergipe, submitted requests for summons and the lifting of confidentiality of family members of Justices Dias Toffoli and Alexandre de Moraes, but these requests are stalled, generating accusations of a “protection operation” orchestrated to cover up powerful interests.

It all began with revelations about Banco Master, whose owner, Daniel Vorcaro, is the target of investigations for alleged financial irregularities.

In Toffoli’s case, the spotlight falls on his brothers, owners of the Tayayá resort, a place frequented by the minister who allegedly received funds from Fabiano Zettel, another individual investigated by the Federal Police.

In Moraes’ case, attention turns to his wife, Viviane Barci de Moraes, who signed a multi-million dollar contract worth R$ 129 million with the bank, raising questions about possible conflicts of interest and influence within the Judiciary.

These details came to light amidst an operation that exposed how allegedly illicit funds circulated through contracts and real estate transactions, linking relatives of ministers to these activities.

The president of the CPI (Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry), Senator Fabiano Contarato, of the PT (Workers’ Party of Espírito Santo), opted not to convene sessions in recent weeks, including the one scheduled for February 10, 2026, citing restrictions on semi-presential meetings before Carnival, as instructed by the Senate Presidency.

This is the second consecutive week without progress, with the postponement of important testimonies, such as those of Governors Ibaneis Rocha, of the Federal District, and Cláudio Castro, of Rio de Janeiro.

For the opposition, led by figures like Flávio Bolsonaro of the PL party, this paralysis is not mere coincidence, but a deliberate strategy to “cool down” the debate and avoid scrutiny of what they call the “mechanism” that unites the Executive and Judicial branches.

They argue that if there is nothing to hide, why prevent summonses and breaches of confidentiality?

Lawyers and analysts, such as Jeffrey Chiquini, a criminal lawyer who has publicly expressed his views on social media, reinforce this view, stating that the Senate is “protecting” Moraes and Toffoli in the Master case.

In a video released on February 11, 2026, Chiquini highlighted how these blockages represent a disgrace to the system, echoing the sentiment that organized crime may be infiltrated in the highest echelons of power.

The opposition sees this as an opportunity to push for transparency, especially with the proximity of the 2026 elections, positioning the CPI (Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry) as a decisive moment in the Legislature.

Despite a theoretical majority on the commission to approve the requests, the commission’s composition, which includes members of the Centrão (center-right bloc), could lead to rejections or even changes of position to block the investigations.

Contarato did not comment on the criticism, leaving the scenario undefined.

Meanwhile, society is watching closely, questioning whether the CPI will fulfill its role in combating crime or become yet another instrument to protect the powerful.

The future of the investigations depends on the resumption of work after the recess, but the episode already reveals the tensions between the powers and the struggle for accountability in a country marked by scandals.

Published in 02/11/2026 17h56

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