Superior Court of Justice orders release of Terenos mayor accused of corruption

correiodoestado.com.br (Portuguese)

A Superior Court of Justice minister ordered the release of the mayor of Terenos, who was arrested for corruption. The mayor is accused of passive corruption, money laundering, criminal organization, and bid rigging in a scheme involving R$16 million in contracts. He allegedly received over R$500,000 in bribes. The investigation continues, and the mayor will respond to the charges while free, pending any further court-ordered measures.


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