STF can keep Flávio Bolsonaro investigations after privileged forum ends

Investigations targeting Senator Flávio Bolsonaro may remain under the Supreme Federal Court's jurisdiction even after he loses his privileged forum status when his term ends in 2027, following a 2025 court ruling change. The STF decided in 2025 that crimes committed during a mandate and related to official duties keep the case in the Supreme Court even after the official leaves office. Previously, such cases were sent to lower courts once the mandate ended. Flávio faces two investigations: one into alleged crimes linked to financing the film "Dark Horse" about former President Jair Bolsonaro, and another into possible money laundering involving a betting house. Criminal lawyers suggest both cases likely remain in the STF due to alleged use of senatorial influence.