Mendonça based the decision on a PGR opinion that Vorcaro, in the common cell, "could take advantage of the prison system to obtain information from other members of the criminal organization or pass instructions to the group, with risk of evidence destruction and witness intimidation." The defense claimed the common cell presented inadequate conditions, lacking windows, shower, and minimal ventilation.
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"O ministro André Mendonça, do STF (Supremo Tribunal Federal), autorizou a volta do ex-banqueiro Daniel Vorcaro a uma cela especial na superintendência da PF (Polícia Federal) em Brasília. A decisão diz que a PF deve providenciar "com urgência" o retorno a uma cela comum."
The return to the special cell comes after changes in Vorcaro's defense: lawyer José Luis Oliveira Lima left the case on Thursday (21), leaving only Sérgio Leonardo, who "has known and been close to Vorcaro since youth," according to Folha. The PGR continues analyzing the plea proposal, while the PF has already rejected it for considering the information insufficient. ◦
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"Mendonça levou em conta parecer da PGR (Procuradoria-Geral da República) segundo o qual Vorcaro, na cela comum, poderia se aproveitar do sistema prisional para obter informações de outros integrantes da organização criminosa ou repassar orientações ao grupo, com risco de destruição de provas e intimidação de testemunhas."
The decision to return to special cell occurred on May 22, 2026
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José Luis Oliveira Lima left defense on Thursday (21)
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Amount of compensation proposal in Vorcaro's plea bargain
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What is the exact amount of compensation proposed by Vorcaro in his plea bargain?
Why it's still unknown: There is discrepancy in press reports: Congresso em Foco reports values from R$ 40 billion to R$ 60 billion, while Último Segundo/iG reports R$ 40 million to R$ 60 million
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What are the formal PF criteria for special cell authorization?
Why it's still unknown: No outlet detailed the regulations that justify the differential treatment granted to Vorcaro and previously to Bolsonaro
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Why did José Luis Oliveira Lima leave Vorcaro's defense?
Why it's still unknown: Press reports only that the departure occurred "by mutual agreement" after plea proposal rejections, without specifying reasons