Leaked Messages From ‘Hacker’ Released in Brazilian Corruption Case
- Moro shared information with prosecutors, The Intercept says
- Report may upend Congress as pension bill heads toward a vote
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Justice Minister Sergio Moro denied wrongdoing during his tenure as a judge in charge of Brazil’s largest-ever corruption investigation after the publication of alleged messages between members of that probe, known as Carwash.
The messages released by The Intercept website on Sunday supposedly show Moro sharing information and giving advice to prosecutors working in the case that resulted in the conviction of former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for corruption and money laundering. They also show efforts to stop Lula from giving an interview days before the October presidential election, for fear that he could boost chances of his Workers’ Party candidate.