Federal Police Investigation Reveals Luxury Parties Hosted by Banker Daniel Vorcaro

A Federal Police investigation into banker Daniel Vorcaro, founder of Banco Master, has revealed details of lavish private parties used to entertain authorities and businessmen. According to police reports and messages, one such event was a Halloween party held in October 2023 at the Madame Satã nightclub in São Paulo. The event featured high profile electronic music acts including Swedish House Mafia, Solomun, and Vintage Culture, who performed from 8:30 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. the following morning. To maintain secrecy, guests were required to leave their cell phones at the entrance, and the exact location was only revealed at the time of the party.

Reports on the event's nature vary by source. Center right outlets emphasize the presence of call girls, drugs, and a specific ratio of six women for every man, including foreign models referred to as Swiss women. Center and center left outlets focus more on the opulence of the musical lineup and the contrast between the high profile guests and the underground history of the venue. The investigation suggests that former Communications Minister Fábio Faria helped coordinate invitations for various politicians and judges. While names such as Supreme Court ministers Alexandre de Moraes and Dias Toffoli and senators Rodrigo Pacheco and Davi Alcolumbre were mentioned in messages, several of these individuals have denied attending.

Madame Satã, a historic icon of the São Paulo underground and gothic scene, issued a statement clarifying that the venue was rented to a third party event agency. The club stated it had no direct negotiation with Vorcaro and that the organization and conduct of the event were the sole responsibility of the producers. The revelations have sparked significant social media activity, including a surge in Google searches for the venue and the DJs, as well as memes regarding the clash between the club's alternative identity and the commercial nature of the party.