Tape shows Bolsonaro son asking jailed banker for $26.8m to fund film on father
Summary
Flávio Bolsonaro, a leading Brazilian right-wing presidential candidate, was recorded asking a jailed banker accused of corruption for $26.8 million to fund a film about his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro. The banker is involved in a major fraud case, and the tapes have caused controversy in Brazil ahead of the presidential election.Key Facts
- Flávio Bolsonaro asked banker Daniel Vorcaro, who is in prison for alleged corruption, for $26.8 million to make a movie about former president Jair Bolsonaro.
- The movie was described as a "heroic" biopic, with actor Jim Caviezel set to play Jair Bolsonaro.
- Vorcaro is accused of a large banking fraud involving losses of around R$60 billion (about $12 billion).
- Flávio Bolsonaro initially denied but later admitted to requesting private funding for the film.
- The tapes and messages show Flávio pressing for payments to the actor and director to avoid delays.
- The scandal has caused backlash even among Bolsonaro's political supporters.
- Parts of the requested money were reportedly transferred to an intermediary company.
- The case is part of a larger corruption scandal affecting Brazilian politics and society ahead of the October election.
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