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Geraldo Alckmin Says INSS Fraud Ending; R$6.3 Billion Scheme Suspends INSS Vale+ Program, Supreme Court Review Pending

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Updated May 13, 2025, 02:30 PM

Brazilian President in office, Geraldo Alckmin, stated that the fraud involving the National Institute of Social Security (INSS) did not begin under the current government but emphasized that it will be ended now. The fraudulent scheme, which involves unauthorized deductions amounting to approximately R$6.3 billion, has led to the suspension of the "INSS Vale+" program created in late 2024 under President Lula's administration. The government has taken steps including arrests and asset freezes to recover stolen funds and plans to reimburse affected retirees, with some measures pending approval by the Supreme Federal Court (STF). Political tensions have arisen, with opposition parties pushing for a parliamentary inquiry commission (CPI) to investigate the fraud, while government leaders dismiss the CPI as a political tactic.

The Workers' Party (PT) has produced a video attributing the scandal to the previous Bolsonaro administration, which the current government has chosen not to publicly rebut. The new INSS president, Gilberto Waller Júnior, is set to discuss the fraud in a televised interview. The controversy continues to be a focal point of political debate in Brazil, involving accusations and efforts to clarify responsibility and ensure accountability.

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Don't miss it! The #Estúdioi this Tuesday (13th) interviews the new president of the INSS, Gilberto Waller Júnior, about the billion-dollar fraud scheme at the institute. Starting at 13:00 with @AndreiaSadi. ➡ Watch #GloboNews: https://t.co/bFwcwLpLU9 https://t.co/jfwpdYLt6r