Mayor and deputy of the city of SC are removed in investigation against corruption and fraud in tenders
Operation 'Magic Pass' investigates fraud in tenders, money laundering and the use of oranges in the purchase of properties.
Quick Look
- Mayor Jorge Luiz Stolf, vice Rafael Nones and a secretary from Rio dos Cedros (SC) were removed from their positions by Operation 'Magic Pass'.
- The Civil Police are investigating a bid fraud and money laundering scheme involving R$34.6 million.
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Why It Matters
The investigation, called Operation 'Magic Pass', began in 2025 and lasted around 15 months.
Mayor Jorge Luiz Stolf, vice-mayor Rafael Nones and a secretary from Rio dos Cedros (SC) were removed from public duties this Tuesday morning (6). Targets of Operation "Magic Pass", launched by the Civil Police, they are suspected of participating in a corruption and bid fraud scheme.
In addition, a city public servant was also dismissed. The Court also ordered the suspension of contracts and payments to companies under investigation, the prohibition of contact between those under investigation, the seizure of 26 properties and the blocking of assets and values up to a limit of R$34.6 million.
g1 tries to contact the city hall this Tuesday morning. In addition to the mayor and vice-president, the names of the others involved were not disclosed.
Investigation
The crimes investigated involve fraud in construction tenders, money laundering and the purchase of properties in the name of third parties with subsequent appreciation through interventions by the public authorities themselves.
According to the Civil Police, the investigation began in 2025 and lasted around 15 months. It investigates, in theory, three fronts:
The acquisition of properties through third parties, with subsequent appreciation resulting from acts and works by the municipal public authorities themselves;
Directing tenders and construction contracts to companies linked to those investigated;
The concealment of values using cash and companies to move resources.
Open Questions
- What are the names of the others involved?
- What will be the impact on the continuity of public services in Rio dos Cedros?
