Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) said he is not responsible for providing accounts regarding the production and financing of the film "Dark Horse".
The statement comes as Brazilian authorities investigate potential irregularities in how the movie, which focuses on the life of former President Jair Bolsonaro, was funded. The case involves probes by the Federal Police and the Civil Police of São Paulo.
At the center of the investigation are suspicions that Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro requested financial support for the project from the owner of Banco Master. The legal proceedings have been advanced by a decision from Supreme Federal Court Minister Flávio Dino, who authorized the sharing of information between investigative agencies on Monday, the 24th [1].
Responding to the scrutiny, Flávio Bolsonaro distanced himself from the financial management of the production. "Quem tem que prestar contas não sou eu" (I am not the one who has to provide accounts), he said.
Other family members have also addressed the film's costs. Eduardo Bolsonaro said that "Dark Horse" is cheap and is sustained by returns from Pix payments sent by their father [2].
The investigation seeks to determine if any laws were violated during the fundraising process, or if the financial support obtained from banking executives constitutes an irregularity. The coordination between the different police forces is intended to trace the flow of funds used to produce the biographical work.
“"Quem tem que prestar contas não sou eu."”
This dispute highlights the ongoing legal pressure on the Bolsonaro family regarding their financial dealings. By denying responsibility for the film's funding, Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro is attempting to shield himself from potential charges of corruption or illegal lobbying, while the involvement of the Supreme Federal Court indicates that the judiciary views the financing of the biographical film as a matter of significant legal interest.
