Flávio Bolsonaro investigated over alleged $12m payments
By The BriefBrief
Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro is being investigated by Brazil’s Supreme Court over allegations that he received $12 million from a disgraced banker to finance a movie about his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro. The case centers on the alleged payments and their use for the film.
WHO:Brazil’s Supreme Court; Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro
WHAT:Supreme Court investigation into alleged $12 million payments received by Flávio Bolsonaro to finance a movie about Jair Bolsonaro
WHEN:Reported Sep 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Brazil
WHY:The investigation is triggered by allegations that Flávio Bolsonaro received $12 million from a disgraced banker to finance a movie about Jair Bolsonaro.
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