PF arrests 18 people suspected of buying votes in Teresina

Eighteen people were arrested red handed, on Saturday (3), for alleged practices of electoral corruption, known as vote buying, in Teresina.

With the group, electoral campaign materials, cash in packages, documents, lists and notes with voter information were seized.

According to the Federal Police, among those arrested is a political agent. None of the suspects' names were released.

Also according to the Federal Police, 16 people were charged with electoral corruption. The other two were charged with electoral corruption and also with criminal association.

The prisoners were taken to the Federal Police headquarters in Teresina for judicial police procedures. The seized materials will be analyzed, and investigations continue to clarify the facts and identify possible responsibilities.