PGR Backs Continued Pretrial Detention for Daniel Vorcaro
Prosecutors argue that risks to the Banco Master investigation remain unchanged
The Office of the Prosecutor General has argued for the continuation of Daniel Vorcaro's pretrial detention. The former Banco Master banker remains in custody according to a brief submitted to the Supreme Federal Court this Wednesday.
Prosecutor General Paulo Gonet stated that the grounds for the precautionary measure remain valid. There is no justification for revoking or replacing the detention with other restrictive measures at this time.
The Federal Police indicted Vorcaro and 14 other individuals in October. The partial report identifies crimes against the financial system and reinforces the existence of robust evidence regarding the investigated conduct.
The statement follows a directive from Justice Edson Fachin. The magistrate requested the position of the Prosecutor General in response to defense motions claiming delays in the legal proceedings.
The case has been handled by the Court president's office since September. This move followed revelations regarding relationships between justices and the former banker which triggered an institutional crisis within the Judiciary.
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