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Former Treasurer of the Cashier is convicted of embezzling almost R $ 890 thousand

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Briefings

An ex-tesoureiro of the Caixa Econômica Federal was sentenced to administrative improbity for embezzling approximately R$ 889,5 thousand from four ATMs to fund online betting. The conviction occurred in October 2026, with the final judgment issued on November 6, 2026. The court ruled that the funds were used for online betting activities, and the defendant admitted this during the trial. The total sanctions amount to R$ 1,779 million, including the return of the embezzled funds and a fine equal to the embezzled amount. The case was heard by the 5th Federal Civil Court in Vitória, and the defendant was only judged in civil court after signing a non-prosecution agreement with the MPF, avoiding criminal prosecution.

Key points

• The ex-tesoureiro Irineu Barth Júnior admitted to embezzling R$ 889,5 thousand from four ATMs to fund online betting activities.
• The total sanctions amount to R$ 1,779 million, including the return of the embezzled funds and a fine equal to the embezzled amount.

Context

This case involves a Brazilian federal court ruling on embezzlement by a Caixa Econômica Federal official. The investigation covered a period from July 2020 to July 2021, and the defendant was convicted in the civil court after signing a non-prosecution agreement with the MPF.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the civil court judgment and related administrative proceedings. The defendant's mental health condition and the specific nature of the online betting platform are not detailed in the source. The case was resolved in 2026, and the defendant was only judged in civil court after signing a non-prosecution agreement with the MPF, avoiding criminal prosecution.

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