MT highway concessionaire is the target of investigation into diversion of R$ 2.8 million in fuel

A possible fuel diversion scheme involving employees and third parties linked to a concessionaire responsible for the administration of state highways in Mato Grosso is the target of Operation Rota Paralela, carried out by the Civil Police this Wednesday (4).

The investigation points out that corporate cards, intended exclusively for supplying vehicles and equipment used in road maintenance, would have been used to record irregular operations and generate credits at gas stations. The estimated loss reaches R$2.8 million.

According to the investigation by the Specialized Anti-Corruption Police Station (Deccor), the cards would have been used to release supplies that did not occur or that presented quantities that were incompatible with the company's activities. With this, those involved could withdraw fuel irregularly and accumulate credits in commercial establishments.