Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Authorizes Investigation Into President’s Son
Justice Andre Mendonca authorized federal police to investigate Fabio Luis Lula da Silva over alleged influence peddling and corruption tied to a health ministry deal.
- On July 30, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Andre Mendonca authorized federal police to investigate Fabio Luis Lula, son of President Luiz Inacio Lula, over suspicions he improperly helped a lobbyist in dealings with the ministry.
- Investigators are reviewing whether Fabio Luis, known as "Lulinha," helped provide Antonio Carlos Camilo Antunes' businesses with access to ministry officials regarding a government deal involving cannabidiol-based medication.
- Earlier this year, Justice Mendonca granted police permission to launch another investigation into Fabio Luis over alleged improper payments linked to irregular pension deductions from the National Social Security Institute.
- In a February interview with UOL, President Luiz Inacio Lula said regarding the earlier case: "If you've done something wrong, you'll pay the price for it. If you haven't, defend yourself."
- Lawyers for Fabio Luis and Antunes did not immediately respond to requests for comment, while a federal police source said the investigation has not yet been formally opened.
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Judge André Mendonça approved the commencement of the proceedings against the businessman also known as Lulinha, who is investigated for his possible intermediation in favor of the lobbyist Antônio Carlos Camilo Antunes and another entrepreneur.
A Supreme Court judge will investigate Fábio Luís Lula da Silva for an alleged intercession in favor of a lobbyist before the Ministry of Health and the Presidency's cabinet.The Brazilian president stated that his firstborn will not have privileges during the trial.
Brazilian Supreme Court justice authorizes investigation into president's son
SAO PAULO, July 30 - Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Andre Mendonca has authorized federal police to investigate Fabio Luis Lula da Silva, son of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, over suspicions he improperly helped a lobbyist in dealings with the health ministry, two sources with direct knowledge of the decision told Reuters. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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