Overview
- Federal deputy Júlia Zanatta submitted a representation on Feb. 6 to the Presidential Council of Ethics requesting an investigation into Ricardo Lewandowski’s ties to Banco Master.
- The complaint cites suspected conflict of interest, capture of public function, and breaches of integrity duties involving the bank and related entities.
- Reports citing Metrópoles say the family firm’s contract began on Aug. 28, 2023 for strategic legal and institutional consultancy and included participation in Banco Master’s Strategic Committee.
- Coverage states the firm received about R$6.5 million gross, with roughly R$5–5.25 million paid after Lewandowski entered the Lula government, and that payments continued through September 2025.
- Lewandowski left the firm’s corporate registry on Jan. 17, 2024 as he became minister, his son later represented the office at bank meetings, and President Lula publicly defended him, saying he exited the bank work upon joining the government.