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Brazil accounts court tell Car Wash prosecutors to repay public purse

A panel at the Federal Accounts Court unanimously decided to convict three prosecutors involved with Operation Car Wash for damages to the public purse.

Former Prosecutor General Rodrigo Janot — who dealt with indictments against suspects in federal office — Deltan Dallagnol — who conducted investigations within the scope of the operation — and João Vicente Romão may have to pay back BRL 2.83 million (USD 552,000) for irregular spending on allowances and bonuses.

Judge Bruno Dantas said Mr. Dallagnol used hefty daily expense allowances to lure prosecutors into joining the anti-corruption task force. These allowances were only meant to be paid during work trips, but Mr. Dallagnol even offered them to prosecutors who were not traveling.

The ruling now goes to the Superior Electoral Court, as Mr. Dallagnol is a candidate for Congress. His bid may be impeached if the conviction is upheld.

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