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Brazilian Minister of Health Sues Deputy Minister of Finance
Gilbert Occhi wants to block an investigation on his actions when he worked in a Brazilian federal bank; Silvia Vescovi authorized investigations
Sep.19.2018 11:14AM
Fábio Fabrini
BRASÍLIA
Brazil's minister of Health Gilberto Occhi is suing Caixa, a bank owned by the federal government, and the deputy minister of Finance, Ana Paula Vescovi.
Occhi is trying to block an investigation on his involvement with illicit transactions while he worked in the bank. He claims Vescovi's actions during the investigation are inflicting moral damages on him.
Occhi's political party, PP, nominated him for a top management position in the bank, but he had to leave after he became a suspect in an embezzlement scheme. President Michel Temer allowed him to move on as Minister of Health.
Lúcio Bolonha Funharo, a currency who entered a plea deal during Operation Car Wash, said Occhi had a "kickback goal" to meet when during his time at Caixa. Occhi denies the allegations.
More:
https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/internacional/en/brazil/2018/09/brazilian-minister-of-health-sues-deputy-minister-of-finance.shtml