PF seizes R$4 million from businessman and retired police officer in investigation linked to Helena's campaign

The money was seized from Luiz Coelho de Brito, a construction businessman, and a retired military police officer. The approach took place on September 4, after withdrawing the amount from a bank in the capital. At the PF headquarters, the businessman was released, but his cell phone and money were seized.

In an audio sent to g1, Luiz Brito informed that his company has a recent contract with Voare to restore a runway and carry out works. According to him, the R$4 million was received as an advance to start the services and would be used to pay suppliers and other company commitments. The report reached out to Remildo and Helena, but had no response until the last update.

According to the PF, messages exchanged between Renildo and the businessman indicate a possible connection between the money and Helena's campaign.

The investigation points out that, on August 28, Renildo sent the businessman a video related to an electoral survey for Helena's candidacy. Subsequently, Brito sent the deputy's husband proof of provisioning for the withdrawal of R$4 million.

Renildo also appears as a donor to Helena's campaign. According to data from the electoral accounts, he declared a donation of R$36,000 to the candidacy. The campaign declared R$3,039,500 in revenue, with R$3 million coming from the national leadership of the PSD.