TCE-MT paid R$1.4M to lawyer probed in INSS fraud scheme

Brazil's Mato Grosso state audit court (TCE-MT) paid R$1.4 million to a lawyer under investigation for an alleged fraud scheme at the national social security institute (INSS). The law firm of Nelson Wilians claims the payments were for tax services under a formal agreement. The development raises questions about potential conflicts of interest and misuse of public funds, though the investigation's status and any charges remain unclear.

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