The Federal Police launched Operation Underhand on Tuesday, aiming to investigate a criminal organization suspected of diverting public resources through fraud in bidding and contractual proceedings. According to the first information, one of the targets is the deputy Junior Mano (PSB-CE), who had the office in the House and the functional apartment inspected.
15 search and seizure warrants issued by the Federal Supreme Court in the cities of Fortaleza/CE, Brasília/DF, Nova Russas/CE, Eusébio/CE, Canindé/CE and Baixio/CE were served. The investigation was with technical support from the Comptroller General of the Union (CGU).
The blockade of R $ 54.6 million in bank accounts of individuals and legal entities investigated was determined, with the objective of interrupting the movement of values of illicit origin and preserving assets for eventual repair.
The conduct investigated involve crimes of criminal organization, illicit capture of suffrage, money laundering and ideological electoral falsehood.
The press office of Deputy Junior Mano has commented on the case and stated that he “has no participation in bidding processes, ordering expenses or supervision of administrative contracts.”
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Deputy Júnior Mano has no participation in bidding processes, ordering expenses or supervision of administrative contracts.
As a parliamentary, the deputy does not perform any executive or administrative function in municipalities, does not participate in bidding commissions, ordering expenses or supervision of administrative contracts.
The parliamentarian reaffirms his confidence in the institutions, especially in the Judiciary and the Federal Judicial Police, and reiterates his commitment to legality, transparency and the probation of the civil service.
It is fully convinced that, at the end of the investigation, the truth of the facts will prevail, with the complete clarification of the circumstances and the recognition of their correction of conduct.
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The PSB’s leadership has published an official statement about the operation and said he hoped “that all the facts will be investigated and clarified as soon as possible, respecting due process and the broad defense of Junior Mr Mano.”
