Jaques Wagner
Coverage of Jaques Wagner in the Nexus archive.
- Jaques Wagner Investigation: Brazil Senator Probed Over 74 Calls, Carbon-Credit Bill
Brazil's Federal Police are investigating Senator Jaques Wagner for 74 voice calls with a figure associated with Banco Master and his role as rapporteur for a carbon-credit bill. The investigation is based on court-authorized findings.
- Brazil Bank Scandal Now Reaches Lula’s Own Senate Leader
Federal Police raided the home of Jaques Wagner, President Lula’s leader in the Senate, seizing $55,000 and €33,000 in cash. Wagner is the first member of Lula’s inner circle implicated in the bank scandal, with investigators suspecting undue influence.
- Policía de Brasil investiga a un aliado cercano de Lula en amplia pesquisa por fraude
Brazil's federal police are investigating Senator Jaques Wagner, a close ally of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, for suspected corruption and money laundering linked to Banco Master. The probe involves 18 search and seizure orders, including evidence of a luxury apartment purchase. Wagner denies any wrongdoing, and his team claims the funds were legally obtained.