Cuiabá Officials Suspended in Major Corruption Probe

A major anti-corruption operation in Cuiabá has resulted in the suspension of three public servants and the arrest of three other individuals. The action, carried out by the Police of Mato Grosso, targeted the Procuradoria-Geral do Município de Cuiabá (Cuiabá Municipal Prosecutor's Office).

The investigation, known as Operation Déjà Vu, uncovered a complex scheme involving the insertion of false data into municipal systems. The operation marks a significant escalation in efforts to combat corruption within the city's administrative offices.

The police action was executed on a recent Monday, resulting in a series of coordinated measures. The Specialized Delegation for Combating Corruption (Deccor) led the operation, which culminated in multiple arrests and suspensions.

Authorities moved swiftly to secure evidence and prevent further alleged criminal activity. The scope of the operation extended beyond arrests to include significant asset seizures and financial restrictions.

• Three public servants were suspended from their duties.
• Three individuals were taken into police custody.
• Twelve search and seizure warrants were executed.
• Nine non-custodial precautionary measures were applied.

The investigation centers on serious allegations of fraud and corruption within the municipal prosecutor's office. Suspects are accused of manipulating official records through the office's internal systems.

The alleged crimes extend beyond simple data entry. Investigators suspect a coordinated effort to alter administrative records for illicit gain.

• Inserting false information into municipal systems.
• Irregularly canceling and modifying administrative records.
• Potential payment of undue advantages for data modification services.
• Unauthorized use of login credentials for the internal system.

The investigation was initiated in April 2025 after the Prosecutor's Office itself reported suspicions of irregularities in its own computerized systems.

The financial scale of the alleged scheme is substantial. The operation resulted in the seizure of four assets and the blocking of twelve bank accounts holding more than R$490,000.

During the raids, police seized electronic devices and documents. These items are now undergoing forensic analysis to determine the full extent of the fraud and the specific involvement of each suspect.

The name of the operation, 'Déjà Vu,' refers to the repetition of patterns identified during the investigation, with similar entries and cancellations indicating a possible recurring scheme of irregularities in the public system.

The Delegacia Especializada de Combate à Corrupção (Deccor) continues to analyze the seized evidence. The focus is on mapping the network of individuals involved and understanding the mechanics of the alleged fraud.

Forensic examination of the confiscated electronic devices and documents is expected to provide further clarity on how the system was compromised. The investigation remains active as authorities work to establish the full timeline and hierarchy of the alleged criminal association.

The Operation Déjà Vu case highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in public administration systems. The outcome of the forensic analysis will be crucial for the next legal steps.

As the investigation progresses, the focus will shift to the judicial process. The suspended officials face potential disciplinary and criminal consequences depending on the findings of the ongoing inquiry.