Minister Alexandre de Moraes, of the Supremo Tribunal Federal, issued restrictions on the use of COAF reports by the ICCs, aimed at avoiding procedural abuses.Breaking News, Justice, Policy, Alexandre de Moraes, Brazil, Coaf, CPIs, parliamentary inquiries, probationary fishing, financial reports, restrictions, STF, AFE PACKAGE, newsMinister Alexandre de Moraes, of the Supremo Tribunal Federal, issued restrictions on the use of COAF reports by the ICCs, aimed at avoiding procedural abuses.
The Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) of Brazil took a major decision this Friday, March 27, 2026, concerning the functioning of the Financial Activities Control Council (Coaf). Minister Alexandre de Moraes has imposed rigorous criteria for the transmission of Financial Intelligence Reports (RIF) to judicial and parliamentary bodies.
This measure mainly aims to regulate the use of these sensitive documents by the Parliamentary Commissions of Inquiry (CPIs). The magistrate stressed the need to prevent what he describes as “probationary fishing”, a practice where investigators collect evidence without a precise legal framework.
The new guidelines establish six mandatory conditions that Coaf must respect before sharing its analyses. These include the concrete justification of the request and the limitation of information to only elements relevant to the ongoing investigation.
This decision comes in a context where the Coaf had become a central tool in investigations into corruption and money laundering. However, its extensive use had raised criticism regarding respect for the rights of those investigated.
The implications of this restriction are significant for the Brazilian justice system. From now on, any evidence obtained in violation of these rules may be considered invalid, which could affect several proceedings underway at the federal level.
Legal experts believe that this measure strengthens legal certainty, avoiding abuses in the collection of financial evidence. It also aligns Brazilian practices with international standards for the protection of personal data.
For parliamentarians, this decision means that they will have to precisely justify each request for access to Coaf reports. This could slow down some investigations, but will ensure greater procedural rigor.
In the long term, this development could influence the way Brazilian institutions approach the fight against financial crime, seeking a balance between the effectiveness of investigations and respect for constitutional guarantees.
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