Brazil raids widen corruption probe tying Lula ally to Banco Master scandal
Brazilian federal police carried out 18 search-and-seizure warrants in Brasilia, Bahia and São Paulo as part of a widening probe into irregularities linked to the Banco Master crisis, targeting Senator Jaques Wagner who is accused of benefiting from the bank. Wagner denies any wrongdoing, but investigators allege possible illicit ties and favored access, with the case potentially influencing Brazil’s October presidential race.
