For what was Martinelli sentenced in 2024?
Fraud
Embezzlement
Tax Evasion
Robbery
Answer
In 2024, Brazilian politician José Dirceu de Oliveira e Silva, also known as José Dirceu, was found guilty of masterminding a complex corruption scheme involving the embezzlement of public funds and sentenced to eight years and ten months in prison. The scheme, known as the "Mensalão" scandal, involved paying monthly bribes to legislators in exchange for their support for government policies and initiatives.
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