Former Rio Governor Castro Questioned Over 'Friend' Messages with Refit Owner Magro
Key Points
- Federal Police seized messages in which former Governor Cláudio Castro addressed Refit owner Ricardo Magro as 'friend'.
- STF Justice Alexandre de Moraes lifted the secrecy of the 'Sem Refino 2' investigation on September 3, 2026.
- Castro promised personal intervention for Refit's tax matters to Magro's lawyer, saying 'I'll handle it'.
- Magro has been a fugitive since May 2026 and is on Interpol's Red Notice list; Castro denies all accusations.
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Brazil's Federal Police seized messages showing that former Rio de Janeiro Governor Cláudio Castro had a close relationship with Refit refinery owner Ricardo Magro. Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre de Moraes lifted the secrecy of the investigation within the scope of 'Operation Sem Refino 2' on September 3, 2026.
According to the police report, Castro referred to Magro as a "friend" and sent the message "You have a friend here, know that." Furthermore, Castro promised personal intervention regarding Refit's tax regularization with Magro's lawyer, Marcos Joaquim, saying "I'll handle it." The investigation alleges that the governor directly monitored a private company's demands outside official channels.
The first phase of the operation took place in May 2026; Magro was arrested but fled and was placed on Interpol's Red Notice list. Castro denies allegations of "providing advantages to third parties." Castro, Magro, Refit, and lawyer Marcos Joaquim did not respond to questions from Poder360.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cláudio Castro accused of?
- Castro is accused of having a close relationship with Refinery owner Ricardo Magro, intervening for the company's interests outside official channels, and addressing him as 'friend'.
- Where is Ricardo Magro and what is his status?
- Magro has been a fugitive since the 'Sem Refino' operation began in May 2026 and has been added to Interpol's Red Notice list.
- Which authority is conducting the investigation?
- The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Police under the supervision of Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre de Moraes; secrecy was lifted on September 3, 2026.
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