Current President Michel Temer is also facing charges, recently becoming Brazil’s first sitting president to be hit with a corruption accusation. Launched in March 2014, the “Operation Car Wash” probe began as an investigation into money laundering led by police and prosecutors of the southwestern state of Parana. In addition to the case in which he was convicted, Silva is facing charges in several related cases. During a meeting with Temer, Batista told Temer about the bribing and Temer told him to keep it up, according to a recording. Attorney General Rodrigo Janot is also investigating Temer for allegedly trying to impede Car Wash investigations through changes in laws and influencing police investigations.

Source: National Post July 12, 2017 22:30 UTC