Brazil Federal Police seize R$30M in 2026 electoral crime crackdown

Brazil's Federal Police (PF) announced seizures totaling R$30 million in cash and assets linked to electoral crimes during the 2026 first-round vote, with the total reaching R$50 million including asset freezes. The director-general's statement confirms active enforcement against illegal campaign financing, though details on targets and specific violations remain undisclosed. This signals heightened judicial scrutiny of electoral integrity in Brazil's ongoing election cycle.