PF has already seized over R$30 million in electoral crimes in 2026
Statement was presented by the agency in a press conference
More than R$ 30 million were seized during 2026 by the Federal Police in incidents related to electoral crimes, the director general of the corporation, Andrei Rodrigues, reported on Sunday. Other assets seized amount to R$ 45 million.
According to a report presented at a press conference, the Federal Police instituted 1,292 police investigations into electoral crimes in 2026, with more than 2,200 active investigations and 62 operations carried out.
On Sunday alone, 28 people were detained in seven states and the Federal District for crimes of this type. In Roraima, the operation seized more than R$ 300,000 in cash.
Andrei Rodrigues said that the events recorded this morning did not interfere with the electoral process or the vote.
Gender political violence
The director also highlighted the opening of 97 police investigations related to gender political violence, an area in which the PF has acted in a coordinated manner.
“I reaffirm our commitment to democracy, to the electoral process and to the role that the Judicial Police of the Union and the Electoral Judicial Police are fulfilling together with their partners. No one does anything alone,” he said.
Andrei Rodrigues stressed the coordination of the Ministry of Justice and Public Security and the partnership with the Federal Road Police, the Federal Criminal Police and the state police.
Angolan police are also monitoring the Brazilian elections, as part of a cooperation agreement established with the Federal Police.
According to Rodrigues, they came as observers to bring the Brazilian experience to the country and contribute to the improvement of their electoral process.
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