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Brazil Federal Police indict “Garbage King” in $268m scheme

Brazil’s Federal Police indicted José Marcos de Moura and 24 others over an alleged diversion of US$268 million in budget funds.
WHO: Brazil’s Federal Police
WHAT: Indicted 25 people, including waste tycoon José Marcos de Moura, over an alleged diversion of about US$268 million in parliamentary budget funds
WHEN: Reported Aug 17, 2026 at 11:46 AM ET
WHERE: Brazil
WHY: Cause not yet established.

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