Flavio Bolsonaro under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering

Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro sees his campaign shaken just weeks before the national election after court documents unsealed on Friday revealed that he is under investigation for alleged corruption and money‑laundering offenses. The probe focuses on the financing of a proposed biographical film about his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, and has been reported by multiple media outlets.

According to the unsealed filings, prosecutors are examining whether Flávio Bolsonaro solicited or received illicit funds to cover production costs for the film, which is intended to portray the former president’s political legacy. The investigation alleges that the financing may have involved the misuse of public resources and the concealment of the true sources of money, prompting authorities to open a formal inquiry into both corruption and money‑laundering violations. No charges have been filed yet, and Flávio Bolsonaro’s legal team has denied any wrongdoing.

The development adds a new dimension to the electoral landscape as Brazil prepares for the upcoming vote, with the candidate’s opponents likely to highlight the allegations while his campaign maintains that the investigation is politically motivated. Election officials have confirmed that the probe will proceed independently of the electoral timetable, and the case is expected to continue through the election period.