OAB requests Gonet's removal from Moraes and Vorcaro case

The Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) filed a petition requesting the removal of the Attorney General of the Republic, Paulo Gonet, from PET 16.662/DF, a procedure linked to the development of Operação Compliance Zero. The request was submitted after Minister André Mendonça, of Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), lifted the secrecy of the Federal Police report that revealed messages between Minister Alexandre de Moraes and former banker Marcus Vinicius Vorcaro.

According to the investigation, the former banker reportedly booked a trip of the Attorney General’s son to London in mid-2025. The OAB argues that Gonet’s action in the case would compromise procedural neutrality, which is why it suggests that the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPF) should be held by the Deputy Attorney General, Hindemburgo Chateaubriand.

Application for removal and legal substitution

The OAB petition expressly requires Paulo Gonet to refrain from acting on PET 16.662/DF. The entity proposes that the MPF act through its legal substitute, appointing the Deputy Attorney General Hindenburg Chateaubriand to preserve the impartiality of the process.

The request is based on the fact that Gonet is mentioned in the PF report, which, according to the OAB, configures potential conflict of interest. The source did not detail whether the attorney general has already spoken about the request.

In addition to the removal, the OAB requested the establishment of the appropriate investigative procedures to ascertain possible illicit acts related to the facts, without distinction on the basis of the position or the function of the authorities possibly involved.

Investigation of authorities without distinction

The Order requested the initiation of investigations to ascertain possible criminal offences committed by authorities of the Powers of the Republic, without any distinction on the grounds of office or function. The request covers all the facts revealed by the Federal Police report.

The entity emphasizes that the counting should be conducted isonomically, ensuring that no one is above the law. The source did not specify which specific authorities would be the target of the investigations.

The secret report was made public on September 1st, by decision of the minister André Mendonça, and revealed the content of the messages between Moraes and Vorcaro, in addition to mentioning the attorney general.

Reinforcement of the Fake News Survey

The College of Presidents of the OAB also deliberated on the reinforcement of the request for the completion and archival of investigations of an expansive nature and indefinite duration. In particular, the entity cites Survey 4,781, known as the Fake News Survey.

This investigation, initiated in STF, has been criticized for its scope and for being open for a long period. The OAB argues that procedures of this nature should have a defined term and limited scope, with respect to due process.

The source did not detail whether the filing request was formalized in a separate petition or if it integrates the same document addressed to STF.

Context of Operação Compliance Zero

PET 16,662/DF is related to the unfolding of Operação Compliance Zero, which investigates alleged irregularities involving public and private agents. The PF report revealed messages indicating proximity between Minister Alexandre de Moraes and former banker Marcus Vinicius Vorcaro.

According to the investigation, Vorcaro would have paid for Paulo Gonet’s son’s trip to London in mid-2025, which raises questions about the independence of the attorney general to act in the case.

The OAB did not express itself on the merits of the accusations, limiting itself to asking for the impartial investigation of the facts and the removal of Gonet from the specific procedure.

Next Steps and Expectations

The OAB’s request will be reviewed by STF, which will decide on the removal of Gonet and the appointment of the Deputy Attorney General to act in the case. The source did not detail deadlines for the decision.

The entity also awaits the initiation of the requested investigations, which may reach authorities from different spheres of power. The outcome of these counts may influence the progress of the Operação Compliance Zero and the Fake News Survey.

The Boca no Trombone Portal will continue to track developments and will bring new information as it becomes available.

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