Brazil’s Former Presidents accused of Forming a Criminal Organization Posted onSeptember 7, 2017June 18, 2020/ Devry Smith Frank LLP Former President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Dilma Rousseff and other staff part of their Workers’ Party have been accused of forming a criminal organization. Charges were filed on Tuesday as part of an investigation into a scheme to inflate state contracts to pay kickbacks and bribes to politicians. The corruption probe has netted dozens of executives and senior politicians. An accusation against Rousseff includes: Suspicion of breaking budgetary rules by shifting money around to cover short-term deficits, ultimately landing her on an impeachment trial Some accusations against Luiz include: Multi-billion dollar bribery scheme revolving around the state-run oil company, Petrobras Obstruction charges on suspicion that he tried to pay a former Petrobras executive to stop him from giving information to authorities Silva, his successor and allies are accused of orchestrating the receipt of around $480 million in bribes. Silva alone faces several charges and has already been sentenced to 9 ½ years in another case, which he is appealing. For more information see: LA Times If you require representation for criminal offences, please contact our Criminal Lawyer David Schell, or call Devry Smith Frank LLP at 416-449-1400 today. By: Nicolas Di Nardo “This article is intended to inform and entertain. Its content does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon by readers as such. If you require legal assistance, please see a lawyer. Each case is unique and a lawyer with good training and sound judgment can provide you with advice tailored to your specific situation and needs.” Related Posts Posted onMarch 8, 2021March 15, 2021/ David M. Schell The First Steps After Being Criminally Charged During The COVID-19 Pandemic … Read more Posted onApril 30, 2020September 30, 2020/ David M. Schell What can I get ticketed for during the COVID-19 State of Emergency in Ontario? … Read more Posted onNovember 28, 2019September 30, 2020/ David M. Schell When Does Negligence Become Criminal? … Read more Posted onFebruary 22, 2019June 14, 2020/ David M. Schell Can I be Criminalized or given a Custodial Sentence for Possessing or Using ‘Legal’ Cannabis? … Read more Posted onFebruary 11, 2019June 13, 2021/ David M. Schell What Are the Consequences of Filing a False Police Report In Canada? … Read more