Suspending of San Bernardo mayor accused of suspected corruption based on electronically monitored ankle bracelet usage
Operation Estafeta Targets Corruption in São Bernardo do Campo
In a significant development, Operation Estafeta, launched by the Federal Police on August 14, 2025, has been focusing on corruption, money laundering, and criminal organization activities linked to the municipal government of São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil.
The operation has led to a dramatic turn of events, with Mayor Marcelo Lima (Podemos) being removed from office. Lima was required to wear an electronic ankle monitor and was barred from municipal premises for one year. His cousin, Danilo Lima Ramos, president of the city council, and council substitute Ary José de Oliveira are also under investigation.
The removal of Marcelo Lima was due to corruption and money laundering crimes committed by a criminal organization in the municipality's administration. The investigation suspects that the mayor is part of this organization, which manipulated public administration schemes in the city.
During the operation, the Federal Police found receipts for payments of a credit card bill and a telephone account in the name of the municipality's first lady.
The operation also uncovered a large financial scheme involving approximately 14 million Brazilian reais. This seizure highlights the scope of the financial crimes involved.
Regarding Paulo Iran Paulino Costa, an advisor to the São Paulo State Assembly and an office-holder of state deputy Rodrigo Moraes since 2022, no publicly available sources up to now mention his participation in Operation Estafeta or related investigations.
In summary, Operation Estafeta is a significant action against corruption and money laundering in São Bernardo do Campo, focusing on municipal government officials. The operation has resulted in the removal of Mayor Marcelo Lima, with his cousin and council substitute also under investigation. However, no available data connects Paulo Iran Paulino Costa to this operation or related events. All three were removed by order of the State Court of Justice of São Paulo (TJSP).
[1] Federal Police Launches Operation Estafeta Against Corruption in São Bernardo do Campo [2] Mayor Marcelo Lima Removed from Office in Federal Police Operation [3] Investigations Reveal Large Financial Scheme in São Bernardo do Campo Administration [4] Federal Police Find Receipts in Name of Municipality's First Lady During Operation [5] No Data Connects Paulo Iran Paulino Costa to Operation Estafeta or Related Events (as of August 2025)
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