Conversation between MA state deputies may reveal bribery scheme.

Maranhao 247 - Federal deputy Hildo Rocha (PMDB) said this Tuesday (10) in a WhatsApp group of the Maranhão delegation that he reported to the Federal Police the exchange of amendments for bribes. The PMDB member accused parliamentarians André Fufuca (PP), Juscelino Filho (DEM) and Rubens Pereira Júnior (PCdoB), of “only thinking about money, and wanting to get ahead”.

According to messages exchanged in the group involving the four aforementioned deputies and also Deputy Aluísio Mendes (Pode-MA), Rocha stated that there was a commitment of R$ 40 million for Health, paid at the end of 2016. The money was divided among some cities indicated by parliamentarians André Fufuca, Juscelino Filho and Rubens Pereira Jr.

The PP congressman asked Rocha to present evidence or take the case to the Federal Police. Rocha presented documents in the WhatsApp group and stated that he had already reported the case to the Federal Police. The accounts were published on the website. The Informant.

In another part of the conversation, the PMDB member states that, "the plan was to take the money from the back office in the benefited municipalities. There are even requests for bribes. I even have audio recordings."

Other side

Rubens Pereira Júnior said that "accusations like that don't help at all. Especially since they are known to be false."

Rocha suggested that "an audit should be requested from the Chamber's oversight committee."