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Federal Police seek 90 more days to investigate Dark Horse funding
Brazil’s Federal Police asked for 90 more days to investigate funding for Dark Horse, a film about former president Jair Bolsonaro.
The request went to Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça after the inquiry’s deadline passed on October 10.
Investigators are examining whether money linked to former banker Daniel Vorcaro was used to finance the film and whether funds were diverted.
Businessman Antônio Carlos Freixo Júnior said seven transfers totalling US$12.3 million were described to him as investment in US property, not a film.
But police say documents he provided refer to the film, and they point to possible differences in accounts of where the money came from.
The inquiry is examining suspected financial crimes, and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro is among those under investigation; Eduardo Bolsonaro denies receiving money.
Police say they still need financial analysis, electronic data checks and records from foreign entities, and plan to question more people.
Brazil’s Federal Police have asked Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça for 90 more days to investigate funding for the film Dark Horse.
The inquiry examines the origin and destination of money linked to former banker Daniel Vorcaro and the film about former president Jair Bolsonaro.
The police say financial records and Antônio Carlos Freixo Júnior’s testimony contain apparent discrepancies about the purpose and source of the funds.
Investigators are awaiting financial analysis, electronic data reviews and records from foreign entities, and plan to hear additional people.
- Who
- Brazil’s Federal Police asked Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça to extend the inquiry. Senator Flávio Bolsonaro is among those being investigated.
- What
- The police seek 90 more days to investigate the funding of the film Dark Horse.
- When
- The request was registered on October 15, after the inquiry’s deadline of October 10.
- Where
- The request was made to the Supreme Federal Court in Brazil.
- Why
- The police say they need more time to clarify the source and destination of funds and complete outstanding investigative work.
Federal Police
Antônio Carlos Freixo Júnior
Purpose of transfers
Federal Police
The police cite a letter agreement referring to the film and say it appears to contradict Freixo’s account that he did not know the funds were for a film.
Antônio Carlos Freixo Júnior
Freixo said he was told the transfers were for a US real estate investment, not a film.
Origin of funds
Federal Police
The police say documents indicate a R$12 million deposit from Super Empreendimentos preceded the first overseas transfer.
Antônio Carlos Freixo Júnior
Freixo said the contributions came from a Banco Master credit line, asset sales or his own funds.
The inquiry into Dark Horse funding was opened.
The inquiry’s original deadline expired.
The Federal Police registered its request for a 90-day extension.
- Extension requested
- 90 days
- Film
- Dark Horse
- Transfers
- Seven remittances totaling US$12.3 million
- Inquiry deadline
- October 10, 2026
- Proposed commitment
- Approximately R$134 million from Daniel Vorcaro
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What people are saying
The document is thus in apparent contradiction with the collaborator’s statement that he was unaware of the funds’ cinematic destination.
time is of the essence to the production of the film