Federal Police Launch 9th Phase of Compliance Zero Operation Against Financial Irregularities

The Federal Police of Brazil launched the 9th phase of the Compliance Zero operation on Thursday, June 18, 2026, to investigate the potential involvement of public officials in a scheme of financial irregularities involving institutions within Brazil's national financial system. The operation was coordinated by the Federal Police and authorised by the Supreme Federal Court.

Authorities executed 18 search and seizure warrants across three jurisdictions: Bahia, São Paulo, and the Federal District. In addition to the warrant executions, investigators implemented various precautionary measures against the suspects, including prohibitions on contact between those under investigation and suspension of passport issuance to prevent flight.

The investigation targets conduct that could constitute passive corruption, active corruption, and money laundering. These charges suggest the alleged scheme may involve both the offering of bribes to public officials and the officials' acceptance of such bribes, as well as the concealment of illicit proceeds through the financial system. The operation represents an ongoing effort by federal authorities to combat corruption and financial crimes at institutional levels.