PF investigates suspected fraud in school meal contracts in Bahia

The Federal Police carried out seven search and seizure warrants, this Tuesday (27), in the city of Porto Seguro, in the extreme south of Bahia. The operation investigates fraud in contracts carried out by the municipality for the supply of school meals. No one was arrested.

The police are investigating possible exemptions from bidding and electronic auctions. According to investigations, there is evidence of targeting, lack of planning, overpricing and payments for services not provided.

Furthermore, signs of co-optation of public agents were identified, with possible provision of privileged information, and undue interference from institutional structures.

In the searches, electronic devices, documents and other elements that will undergo forensic examination were seized.