PF leads 48 people and seizes R$ 769.3 thousand in electoral crimes in the first round
Quick Look
- The Federal Police arrested 48 people on suspicion of involvement in electoral crimes and seized R$769,300, including R$363,600 in cash, during the first round of the elections.
- Five investigations were launched and 12 detailed terms were drawn up in multiple states and the Federal District.
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Why It Matters
During the first round of elections, the Federal Police monitors and combats illegal practices such as irregular electoral propaganda and vote buying, as determined by Brazilian electoral legislation.
The Federal Police reported that, until 11:30 am this Sunday (4), they arrested 48 people on suspicion of involvement in electoral crimes during the first round of elections. The corporation also seized R$769,300, of which R$363,600 was in cash.
"Among the main crimes investigated are irregular electoral propaganda and electoral corruption, especially vote buying", says the PF in a note.
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Five police investigations were launched and 12 detailed reports of occurrence were drawn up. The occurrences were recorded in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, Roraima, Acre, Rondônia, Amapá, Maranhão, Amazonas, Mato Grosso, Rio Grande do Sul, São Paulo and Paraíba and in the Federal District.
The PF stated that the seizure values are preliminary and will still undergo validation.
On voting day, according to the TSE, exiting the polls is prohibited, as are rallies, motorcades, marches and the use of loudspeakers and sound amplifiers. It is also not permitted to publish new content or promote political propaganda on the internet. The shedding of cards near polling places is considered irregular and may constitute an electoral crime.
Only individual and silent expression of preference for a candidate or party is permitted, through flags, pins, t-shirts and stickers. Until 5pm, the gathering of people wearing standardized clothing or propaganda instruments is not permitted.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The seized amounts will be officially validated and released by the PF in the coming days.
Very likely · Within days
New arrests and seizures may occur as the second round of elections progresses.
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What were the exact amounts seized in each state?
- What are the next steps for the investigations launched?
- Were there arrests in the act in addition to being taken for testimony?
