Dossier
Jaques Wagner
Coverage of Jaques Wagner in the Nexus archive.
Lulaperson1Brazil Bank Scandaltopic1Federal Policeorganization1Senateorganization1Luiz Inácio Lula da Silvaperson1Daniel Vorcaroperson1Banco Masterorganization1Partido de los Trabajadoresorganization1Polícia Federal de Brasilorganization1Brazilplace1Bahíaplace1São Pauloplace1Distrito Federalplace1Salvadorplace1Banco Central de Brasilorganization1
- Brazil Bank Scandal Now Reaches Lula’s Own Senate Leader
Federal Police raided the home of Jaques Wagner, President Lula’s leader in the Senate, seizing $55,000 and €33,000 in cash. Wagner is the first member of Lula’s inner circle implicated in the bank scandal, with investigators suspecting undue influence.
- Policía de Brasil investiga a un aliado cercano de Lula en amplia pesquisa por fraude
Brazil's federal police are investigating Senator Jaques Wagner, a close ally of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, for suspected corruption and money laundering linked to Banco Master. The probe involves 18 search and seizure orders, including evidence of a luxury apartment purchase. Wagner denies any wrongdoing, and his team claims the funds were legally obtained.