Carlos Augusto Ferreira

Carlos Augusto Ferreira, also known as 'Carlão Pim', is the Secretary of Finance for Maringá, Paraná, who has recently come under investigation for his alleged involvement in money laundering linked to organized crime, specifically the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and the Italian mafia. His association with the fintech Pinbank, which is suspected of being used to launder illicit funds, has raised significant concerns. Ferreira has temporarily stepped down from his position to address the allegations and assert his innocence, claiming no ties to the criminal activities under scrutiny.