Brazil Finance Ministry urges central bank to close bank account loopholes used to hide assets from courts

Brazil is urging its central bank to close loopholes in pooled accounts used to hide assets. Officials say these gaps hinder efforts to recover public funds.

Brazil BRBR's Finance Ministry has formally requested the Central Bank of Brazil BRBR to close regulatory gaps that allow suspects to hide assets in pooled accounts and escrow accounts. These vulnerabilities are currently preventing court-ordered freezes and impeding the recovery of public funds, a practice that has become a significant concern for national financial integrity.
A person walks in front of the Central Bank of Brazil headquarters building in Brasilia, Brazil on December 17, 2024. REUTERS/Adriano Machado
A person walks in front of the Central Bank of Brazil headquarters building in Brasilia, Brazil on December 17, 2024. REUTERS/Adriano Machado
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