STF Minister Flávio Dino Orders PF Investigation into PIX Amendments Amid Institutional Tensions

Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino has ordered the Federal Police (PF) to investigate potential crimes involving the execution of special transfers known as PIX amendments. The decision follows a technical report from the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) which identified losses to the public treasury totaling R$ 55.4 million. The TCU audit of 100 transfers between 2020 and 2024 found irregularities including lack of transparency, fraudulent bidding processes, and overpricing of services. Minister Dino noted that these findings demonstrate a persistent state of unconstitutionality. As part of the order, the PF will prioritize cases with direct financial losses, and several government bodies, including the Ministry of Management and Innovation, must provide clarifications on tracking failures in the Transferegov.br platform. Additionally, the investigation includes allegations brought by Deputy Gustavo Gayer regarding amendments from Deputy Lindbergh Farias involving the National Supply Company (Conab).

Simultaneously, tensions have emerged between the Federal Police leadership and another STF minister, André Mendonça. This conflict involves disagreements over investigative autonomy and the control of data in sensitive inquiries, such as the Banco Master case and investigations into Fábio Luís Lula da Silva. The PF has sought the assistance of the Attorney General of the Union (AGU) to contest orders from Minister Mendonça, arguing that his requirements for direct data reporting and team change notifications interfere with police autonomy. While government mediators have attempted to pacify the relationship, 27 regional superintendents have publicly supported PF Director General Andrei Rodrigues.