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[^1]\n\nBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva requested on 2026-04-12 that the Supremo Tribunal Federal guarantee the integrity of investigations into the Banco Master banking fraud scandal. [^2]\n\nInvestigators said Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes reviewed the latest version of a 131 million reais (25.7 million USD) service contract between his wife Viviane Barci de Moraes' law firm and Banco Master, and that Vorcaro authorized credit cards with a 300,000 reais limit for Moraes' children. [^3]\n\nO Estado de Sao Paulo and Folha de Sao Paulo published editorials calling for Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes' resignation, and presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro demanded his immediate resignation. [^4]\n\nSTF President Edson Fachin said on 2025-11-19 that he would analyze the accusations against Moraes and announce appropriate measures in due time. [^5]\n\nJustice Alexandre De Moraes requested on 2026-04-12 the opening of an investigation against Justice André Mendonça for alleged administrative misconduct and abuse of authority. [^6]\n\nJustice André Mendonça authorized the release of messages sent by jailed banker Daniel Vorcaro to Justice Alexandre De Moraes, which included requests for protection and inquiries about fleeing the country. [^7]\n\nPresident Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that the Banco Master scandal is the largest theft in Brazilian history and harmed thousands of people. 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