The former governor of the state of Rio de Janeiro, a symbol of corruption in Brazil, was the last person to remain imprisoned in the investigations that became known as Lava Jato
Sergio Cabral, the former governor of Rio de Janeiro state accused of taking bribes for the 2014 soccer World Cup and 2016 Olympics projects, was released from prison on Monday after six years and placed under house arrest. reservation.
In footage broadcast by Brazilian television, the 59-year-old can be seen being transferred from the prison in Niteroi to a residence in Rio, where he will wear an electronic bracelet.
The moment in which Sérgio Cabral left prison pic.twitter.com/zsd51X4Yi4
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The “5% rule” in kickbacks
The former governor was convicted on 23 counts to serve more than 425 years in prison. But his appeal has yet to be heard.
According to prosecutors, every tender for public works followed the “5% rule” that bribes had to be paid, not excepting the contract to renovate the legendary Maracana stadium for the World Cup.
She allegedly bought jewelry and other luxury items with the embezzled money. He also allegedly spent part of the amount on his son’s riding lessons.
The former governor, a symbol of corruption in Brazil, was the latest person to remain jailed in the investigations known as Lava Jato (“express car wash”), according to reports.
Sérgio Cabral, ex-governor of Rio de Janeiro, leaves prison after six years. Ele vai compilar domiciliar prison after the decision of the STF.
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On Friday, the Federal Supreme Court (STF) ruled that Mr. Cabral can await the sentence resulting from the appeal at home.
“The release decided now is not an announcement of either guilt or innocence. What was decided is that it was no longer appropriate to continue the six-year pretrial detention,” said Daniel Bialski’s lawyer, according to Folha de São Paulo newspaper.
The former journalist and son of a well-known author ruled the state of Rio from 2007 to 2014, during which Brazil hosted the soccer World Cup and the Olympics.
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