THE Official Gazette of the Union (GIVE) published this Monday (1st) the resignation of the former secretary of the Federal Revenue Julio Cesar Vieira Gomes from the public service. The motivation was not officially reported.
The dismissal occurred after the Comptroller General of the Union (CGU) closed a disciplinary process opened against the former secretary, who He became known for his involvement in the attempt to release Saudi jewelry received by then-president Jair Bolsonaro on international trips.
During the Bolsonaro government, Julio Cesar was accused of pressuring Federal Revenue officials to release jewelry that was retained in customs control at Guarulhos Airport.
With his resignation, he is prevented from being appointed to public office for a period of five years.
THE Brazil Agency seeks contact with the former secretary’s defense.
Last year, Bolsonaro was indicted by the Federal Police in the Saudi jewelry investigation. According to investigations, embezzlements could reach R$6.8 million.
