Federal Deputy Lindbergh Farias (PT-RJ) requested that the STF include Jair Bolsonaro and Flávio Bolsonaro in Inquiry (INQ) 4995 — the investigation examining Eduardo Bolsonaro's actions in the United States to pressure Brazilian authorities through American sanctions. Eduardo faces charges for obstruction of justice after the STF's First Panel unanimously accepted the Attorney General's Office charges in November 2025. ✓
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"Jair Bolsonaro (PL) e o seu filho mais velho, o senador Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ), podem ser incluídos no inquérito que investiga a ação do ex-deputado federal Eduardo Bolsonaro nos Estados Unidos após um pedido do deputado federal Lindbergh Farias (PT-RJ) ao Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF)."
"A Primeira Turma do Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) formou unanimidade para receber a denúncia apresentada pela Procuradoria-Geral da República (PGR) contra o deputado federal Eduardo Bolsonaro (PL-SP) por coação no curso do processo."
According to Lindbergh's petition, Flávio allegedly raised funds from banker Daniel Vorcaro of Banco Master, supposedly to finance the film "Dark Horse" — a biographical film about Jair Bolsonaro. Documents leaked by The Intercept revealed that Flávio requested R$ 134 million and received about R$ 61 million in six installments, but the film's production company denies receiving money from the banker. ✓
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"Segundo o veículo, Flávio Bolsonaro pediu R$ 134 milhões a Daniel Vorcaro para custear as gravações e pagar os atores de Dark Horse, tendo recebido cerca de R$ 61 milhões em seis prestações."
The case is handled by Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The Attorney General's Office charged Eduardo in September 2025 for attempting to "secure from the US government the imposition of sanctions against members of the Supreme Federal Court, the Attorney General's Office and the Federal Police," according to the PGR's May 2025 petition. The sanctions would include revocation of US visas, asset freezes in the US and prohibition of commercial relations with Americans — what the PGR classified as "international civil death penalty." ✓
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"Desde o início do ano, o Deputado Federal Eduardo Bolsonaro vem, reiterada e publicamente, afirmando que está se dedicando a conseguir do governo dos Estados Unidos a imposição de sanções contra integrantes do Supremo Tribunal Federal, da Procuradoria-Geral da República e da Polícia Federal"
"trata-se de uma pena de morte civil internacional."
Lindbergh argues it is "indispensable to follow the money to identify who received, who intermediated, where the values were sent and whether these resources were used in Eduardo Bolsonaro's international campaign." The deputy also requests precautionary measures against Flávio, including passport blocking and prohibition from leaving the country. Eduardo has been in the United States since February 2025 and did not appear for questioning scheduled by the STF, leading Moraes to open a 15-day period for final defense arguments. ✓
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""é indispensável seguir o dinheiro para identificar quem recebeu, quem intermediou, para onde os valores foram enviados e se houve uso desses recursos na campanha internacional de Eduardo Bolsonaro por sanções, restrições de vistos, pressões diplomáticas e tarifas contra o Brasil""
"O avanço do processo ocorre após Eduardo não comparecer a interrogatório marcado pela Corte na semana passada."
Lindbergh Farias requested inclusion of Jair and Flávio Bolsonaro in Eduardo's inquiry
Flávio negotiated funds with Daniel Vorcaro supposedly for the Dark Horse film
Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.
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The house bought in Texas may belong to Eduardo Bolsonaro
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Flávio's initial reaction about Vorcaro funds
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What was the actual destination of the R$ 61 million transferred by Vorcaro for the supposed film?
Why it's still unknown: The 'Dark Horse' production company denies receiving the funds, but there is no public detail of how and where the money was used.
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What are the STF precedents on extraterritoriality for including acts committed in the US in Brazilian inquiries?
Why it's still unknown: Sources do not detail the specific legal foundation for investigating Eduardo Bolsonaro's conduct on American territory.
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What type of international legal cooperation would be needed to obtain evidence of Eduardo's activities in the US?
Why it's still unknown: Lindbergh's request mentions international cooperation but does not specify the available legal mechanisms.