Brazil's police find cash in home used by associate of president Michel Temer
The home in Salvador was allegedly used by Geddel Vieira Lima, a former minister.
By Staff Reporter
September 6, 2017 00:00 BST
Ex-Brazilian Minister Chief of the Secretary Office of Government Geddel Vieira Lima (L) speaks with Brazil's President Michel Temer (R) at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia in June 2016REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino
Brazil's federal police have discovered several boxes and luggage filled with money in a home in Salvador, in the state of Bahia, believed to be used by former minister Geddel Vieira Lima, an associate of President Michel Temer.
The house is thought to have been used to safeguard the money. Police participating in "Operation Stolen Treasure" arrived at the home early on Tuesday (5 September) and found a "large quantity of cash," La Nacion reported.
Authorities released photos in which some 12 boxes and luggage can be seen filled with 50 and 100 reales bills. The agency said the money will be taken to a bank to be counted and later deposited to a judicial account.
Officials said they arrived at the home thanks to information gathered during their investigation into government corruption.
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