Flávio Bolsonaro

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (Liberal Party, Rio de Janeiro) is currently the subject of several investigations and controversies: Banco Master and Film Financing (2024-2026) The Federal Police are investigating transfers involving Daniel Vorcaro, the owner of the defunct Banco Master. Leaked messages show Flávio pressured the then-banker for funding to produce "Dark Horse," a film about his father, Jair Bolsonaro. Approximately R$61 million was transferred to a Texas-based fund represented by a lawyer linked to the Bolsonaro family, raising suspicions that funds were misused for personal expenses of the senator’s brother, Eduardo Bolsonaro. Flávio denies any illicit activity, maintaining the money was private sponsorship for a film. Rachadinha Scheme (2019-Present) Flávio was accused of a salary embezzlement scheme (rachadinha) involving employees in his office when he was a Rio de Janeiro state deputy. The case was stalled in 2021 after the Superior Court of Justice annulled evidence, citing privileged jurisdiction. An appeal by the Public Prosecutor’s Office to reopen the case remains pending at the Supreme Federal Court. ONG Emendments (2023-Present) The Federal Police are investigating a R$199,000 parliamentary amendment directed by Flávio to a non-governmental organization (Ifop) suspected of links to the Brazão brothers, who were convicted for the murders of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes. Investigators are examining whether the repass was part of a public fund embezzlement scheme. Slander Investigation (2026) The Federal Police and the Prosecutor-General's Office are investigating Flávio for alleged slander against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The probe concerns February 2026 social media posts in which Flávio associated Lula with crimes including international drug and arms trafficking.