PF and PGR deny that Vorcaro stated in his statement that he financed a documentary about Lula

A report by Veja magazine published this Friday (9) says that Vorcaro had stated, in audio, that he financed a film about the president's life. The former banker's defense also denies the statement.

By Editorial g1 — Brasília

The Federal Police (PF) and the Attorney General's Office (PGR) denied this Friday (9) that Daniel Vorcaro, former owner of Banco Master, had stated in testimony or presented documents about an alleged financing of the documentary “Lula”, directed by Oliver Stone, during negotiations for a plea bargain.

Vorcaro's defense also denied the existence of an annex on the topic in the former banker's award-winning collaboration proposal, which ended up being rejected.

The magazine " Veja " published this Friday that Vorcaro had stated, in audio, that he had financed the film about the life of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT). According to the magazine, the material would be part of the plea bargain proposal. The documentary was released in May 2024 and produced between 2022 and 2023.

In a statement, the Federal Police stated that Vorcaro did not give a statement with the content described by the magazine nor did he provide the institution with documents or information on the matter (see the full text below).

The PF also published a note stating that it received a criminal report from the group Prerogativas with a request to investigate the case. The lawyers requested an examination of the audio attributed to the banker, which includes accusations against the president, a candidate for re-election.

The PGR also denied the information. According to the agency, the negotiations were conducted exclusively by Vorcaro's lawyers, without direct dialogue between the former banker and representatives of the Public Prosecutor's Office.

"There was no oral testimony from Mr. Vorcaro, precisely because of the rejection of the proposal, the reasons for which were exposed to the defense."

The former banker's defense also says that he did not give a statement to the PF or the PGR during the negotiations. The lawyers state that they do not confirm "the content of any material disclosed, whose origin, authenticity and integrity are not recognized."

AGU requested right of reply

The Attorney General's Office (AGU) informed, this Friday afternoon (9), that it will request the right to reply and rectify the information disclosed, without ruling out other legal measures.

🔎The right of reply is an instrument provided for in Law No. 13,188/2015 that allows a person or institution to contest information disseminated by media outlets that they consider offensive or untrue.

According to the body, which legally represents the federal government, the initiative took place following requests from the Civil House and the Ministry of Health.

See the full PGR note:

"The Attorney General's Office (PGR) clarifies that the plea bargain negotiations involving Mr. Daniel Vorcaro were always mediated by lawyers hired by the person being investigated, as appropriate.

All proposals formalized by the Defense were received as they were freely prepared by it, without judgment or prior refusals. There was no direct dialogue between Mr. Vorcaro and any PGR representative.

There was no oral testimony from Mr. Vorcaro, precisely because of the rejection of the proposal, the reasons for which were exposed to the defense.

The Attorney General's Office respects the secrecy that is imposed, by law, on the award-winning collaboration procedure that has taken place."

See the Federal Police note in full:

"The Federal Police clarifies, in relation to the report entitled “Vorcaro says he released money for a film about Lula for government business”, published by Veja magazine this Friday (10/9), that Daniel Vorcaro did not give a statement with the content reported in the article, nor did he provide the institution with attachments, documents or information with the content described there.

The proposals for award-winning collaboration that were presented to the PF by the defendant's defense were not accepted due to non-compliance with legal requirements, according to a reasoned decision known to the defense.

Finally, the Federal Police informs that it received this Friday (9/10), crime news with a request for urgent measures to investigate facts related to the mentioned publication. The file was forwarded to the technical area for adoption of judicial police measures."

What the ex-banker's defense says:

"Daniel Vorcaro's defense repudiates the disclosure of alleged attachments that would be related to plea bargain negotiations that were not concluded.

The defense does not confirm the content of any material disclosed, whose origin, authenticity and integrity are not recognized. The preliminary collaboration material was made available to a limited number of authorities who have a legal duty of confidentiality.

The defense clarifies that Daniel Vorcaro did not give any statement to the PF or the PGR as part of the plea bargain negotiations.

The defense reaffirms that Daniel Vorcaro has very personal and relevant information for the case and remains available to contribute to the authorities. Brasília, October 9, 2026."