Former banker Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, allegedly offered payments of up to R$2 million to digital influencers to launch coordinated attacks against Brazil's central bank on social media platforms.
The allegations emerge from documents reviewed by Brazil's Federal Police (PF), which indicate that Vorcaro sought to manipulate public opinion regarding the central bank's policies through paid online campaigns.
The investigation suggests a deliberate effort to undermine the institution's credibility by leveraging social media reach.
This development adds a new layer to the ongoing scrutiny of Vorcaro, who has been at the center of a major political and financial investigation in Brazil.
Previously, the Federal Police identified indications that leaked private conversations involving Vorcaro were extracted from materials held by the Mixed Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPMI).
The CPMI has been investigating irregularities in the banking sector and potential conflicts of interest involving high-profile figures.