Milani Prosecutor Maurilio Bento of the 9th Prosecution of Itajai commented in a video released by the press office of the State Ministry of Santa Catarina on Operation Triple Layer.

The GAECO-created Special Action Group to Combat Organizations and the Civil Police of São Paulo has issued search and seizure warrants to investigate possible crimes against the public administration in connection with the alleged bidding fraud for the purchase of masks in the severe phase of covid-19. pandemic 19 in 2021.

Ministry of Industry and Trade Attorney Releases Video Explaining Operation Triple Layer – Video: MPSC/ND Disclosure

In a note, the municipality of Itajai stated that no search and seizure warrants were executed in the municipal administration this Wednesday (08) and that this came to light from the news on the MPSC website, and that so far there have been no reports of any or court notice.

He also confirmed that he had already provided the Ministry of Public Affairs with information on the procurement of personal protective masks during the Covid-19 pandemic and that he was available for further clarification.

Operation Triple Layer is investigating possible irregularities in mask purchases last year. Photo: Raquel Portugal/Agência Brasil/ND

The note also adds that in case of detection of crimes against public administration, all necessary measures will be taken to compensate for damage to the state treasury.