Pascowitch's lawyer says he was arrested to force him to confess.
Theo Dias claims that there was 'no risk of flight' for Milton Pascowitch, an Engevix operator targeted by Lava Jato; according to him, the measure represents a 'methodology of arresting to force people to talk'; according to 247 columnist Tereza Cruvinel, Judge Sergio Moro wants a plea bargain that incriminates former minister Dirceu and leads to his return to prison.
247 - The lawyer for Milton Pascowitch, an Engevix operator targeted in the Lava Jato investigation, contested his client's arrest.
“He (Pascowitch) already gave a statement recently, there was a search and seizure at his residence, there was even his coercive detention in February. Since then, the situation hasn't changed. He remains at the same address, all his activities are at a standstill,” said Theo Dias.
According to the lawyer, the measure points to the 'methodology of arresting to force people to talk' used by Judge Sérgio Moro, who is responsible for the operation.
"Even though the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office believes it has evidence of Pascowitch's involvement in illicit activities, this is not sufficient for preventive detention. There was no risk of flight or threat to the witness. What surprises me is an arrest warrant issued without anything authorizing such a measure, other than the methodology of arresting people to force them to talk."
According to the columnist from 247 Teresa Cruvinel"Judge Sergio Moro has no evidence or consistent indications against Pascowitch. He ordered his arrest to try to extract a plea bargain from him that would incriminate former minister Dirceu and lead to his return to prison."
Read here Fausto Macedo's report on the subject.