HALISTER1: Brazil’s Lula Accused by Prosecutors in Zelotes Tax Probe

Brazil’s Lula Accused by Prosecutors in Zelotes Tax Probe

(Bloomberg) -- Public prosecutors in Brasilia accused four people, including former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, of alleged influence peddling, money laundering and criminal organization, according to statement published on prosecutor’s website.
  • Lula allegedly took part in scheme saying he could influence govt to benefit companies between 2013 and 2015, the prosecutors say
  • The press office for the Lula Institute, Lula’s lawyers didn’t immediately respond to e-mail and phone calls seeking comment
  • NOTE: Lula is facing other charges in Carwash corruption probe Link
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Luiz Inacio Da Silva (Federative Republic of Brazil)

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