David Miranda Waives Banking, Tax Secrecy; Dares Bolsonaro Clan to Do the Same

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Federal Deputy David Miranda (PSOL-RJ) and his husband, journalist Glenn Greenwald, are now under investigation by the Financial Activity Control Council (COAF) and the Prosecutor’s Office.

The COAF, at the behest of Jair Bolsonaro’s government (PSL), is attempting to find any irregularity as a form of retaliation for the string of reports that became known as Vaza Jato, where a series of irregularities in the Operation Lava Jato by the former judge, now minister, Sérgio Moro and the MPF prosecutors have been evidenced.

David Miranda says he is opening all his accounts to put an end to any suspicion and challenges the Bolsonaro family, “including Queiroz,” to do the same.

COAF claims that Miranda had banking transactions amounting to R$2.5 million in a year. The legislator said his transactions, which involved R$1.3 million (the amount disclosed is almost double because it adds credits and debits), is consistent with his family income.

Greenwald has an extensive and award-winning journalistic career, holds a Pulitzer Prize and a series of best sellers, as well as film rights to his work, such as the Edward Snowden case.

“This investigation began two days after Glenn and The Intercept Brasil started the Lava Jato case. The transactions in my account were R$1,3 million, an income compatible with my family”.

“Glenn has four renowned books on the New York Times Best Sellers List, we produce films, he gives speeches and works for The Intercept,” he added.

Miranda said his and Greenwald’s accounts are open. “Any journalist who wants to see it, it is there to be seen, it is very clear. We use my account to pay our expenses”.

“I’m willing and going to the judge to show all my statements and I also want to ask if the Bolsonaro family wouldn’t do the same. Michelle Bolsonaro, Flávio Bolsonaro and Carlos Bolsonaro. Sure, obviously, Queiroz. I am open-minded and I am not afraid of any of you using the state system to intimidate Vaza Jato publications. That will continue, unafraid of retaliation”.

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