Minister Dias Toffoli, of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), asked to leave the rapporteur of the investigation that deals with fraud at Banco Master.
The request was made after a meeting called by the President of the Court, Minister Edson Fachinto deal with the Federal Police (PF) investigation report that pointed out mentions of the minister found in a cell phone message from banker Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Master.
From now on, it will be up to Fachin to redistribute the case to another minister.
In an official note, the members of the Court demonstrated support for Toffoli and stated that there are no reasons for suspicion or impediment of the minister.
“[Os ministros] They express, in this act, personal support to the Hon. Min. Dias Toffoli, respecting the dignity of His Excellency, as well as the absence of suspicion or impediment. It should be noted that His Excellency responded to all requests made by the Federal Police and the Attorney General’s Office”, declared the Court.
The note highlights that the withdrawal from the process was at Toffoli’s request.
“They also note that at the request of Minister Dias Toffoli, taking into account his ability to submit questions to the Presidency of the Court for the smooth running of the processes (RISTF, art. 21, III) and considering the high institutional interests, the Presidency of the Federal Supreme Court, after hearing all the Ministers, welcomes communication from His Excellency regarding the sending of the respective actions under his Rapporteurship so that the Presidency promotes free redistribution”.
Meeting
During the meeting, which lasted around three hours, ministers were aware of the PF report that shows mentions of Toffoli on Vorcaro’s cell phonewhose device was seized during a search and seizure. The mention is under judicial secrecy.
The ministers also heard Toffoli’s defense, who asked to continue reporting on the case. However, faced with public pressure to leave the case, the minister agreed to leave command of the process, which will have a new rapporteur.
Since last month, Toffoli has been criticized for remaining as the case’s rapporteur after journalistic reports reported that the Federal Police found irregularities in an investment fund linked to Banco Master. The fund purchased a stake in the Tayayá resort, located in Paraná, which was owned by the minister’s family members.
Earlier, Toffoli released a statement to the press, confirming that he is one of the resort’s partners and said that he did not receive any amount from Daniel Vorcaro.
>> See the full STF official note:
Note from the official of the ten STF ministers
The ten Ministers of the Federal Supreme Court, meeting on February 12, 2026, considering what is contained in process number 244 AS, declare that it is not appropriate to raise suspicion, due to the provisions of art. 107 of the Criminal Procedure Code and art. 280 of the Internal Regulations of the STF.
They therefore recognize the full validity of the acts carried out by Minister Dias Toffoli in the report of Complaint no. 88.121 and all processes linked to it by dependence.
They express, in this act, personal support to the Hon. Min. Dias Toffoli, respecting the dignity of His Excellency, as well as the absence of suspicion or impediment. It should be noted that His Excellency responded to all requests made by the Federal Police and the Attorney General’s Office.
They also record that at the request of Minister Dias Toffoli, taking into account his ability to submit questions to the Presidency of the Court for the smooth running of the processes (RISTF, art. 21, III) and considering the high institutional interests, the Presidency of the Supreme Federal Court, after hearing all the Ministers, welcomes communication from His Excellency regarding the sending of the respective actions under his Rapporteurship so that the Presidency promotes free redistribution.
The Presidency will adopt the necessary procedural measures to extinguish the AS and send the case to the new Rapporteur.
Sign:
Luiz Edson Fachin, President
Alexandre de Moraes, Vice-President
Gilmar Mendes
Carmen Lucia
Toffoli Days
Luiz Fux
André Mendonça
Nunes Marques
Cristiano Zanin
Flavio Dino
