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Citing health problems, Joesley postpones testimony to the Federal Police.

Businessman Joesley Batista canceled his scheduled testimony to the Federal Police as part of Operation Bullish, which investigates fraud at BNDES; citing health problems, his request for postponement was accepted by the Federal Police; with the release of audios that could alter the JBS plea bargain, Joesley likely has other priorities.

São Paulo - Businessman Joesley Batista, owner of JBS, leaving the headquarters of the Federal Police Superintendency after giving testimony (Rovena Rosa/Agência Brasil) (Photo: Charles Nisz)

247 - Joesley Batista landed in Brasília to give testimony to the Attorney General's Office. The trip was already planned, as the businessman was going to provide clarification regarding Operation Bullish, which investigates fraud at BNDES.

However, with the release of audio recordings that could alter the JBS plea bargain agreement, Joesley cited health problems and postponed his testimony to the Federal Police, according to reports. Radar column, from Veja magazine. The request was granted by the Federal Police.