Brazilian Federal Police Raids Former Rio Governor Cláudio Castro in Fuel Sector Probe
The Brazilian Federal Police executed search and seizure warrants on Friday, May 15, 2026, targeting Cláudio Castro, the former governor of Rio de Janeiro. The operation, authorized by Supreme Federal Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes, investigates suspicions of irregularities within the fuel sector. Authorities are examining an economic conglomerate accused of utilizing complex corporate and financial structures to hide assets, conceal wealth, and evade resources abroad. The investigation also targets Ricardo Magro, the owner of the Manguinhos Refinery (Refit), who currently resides outside Brazil and is listed on Interpol’s red notice list. This probe is linked to previous operations, specifically Hidden Carbon and Carbon Chain, which addressed tax evasion in gasoline imports and fuel supply chains. Investigators suspect tax fraud and asset concealment related to refinery operations. As part of the judicial decision, approximately R$52 billion in financial assets have been ordered blocked. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of high-profile political figures and business leaders involved in Brazil's energy infrastructure, marking a significant development in the country's anti-corruption and financial compliance efforts.
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