Brazilian deputy Márcio Canella arrested in R$7.6bn fuel money-laundering probe

Brazilian state deputy Márcio Canella, one of the most voted in his state, was arrested in an operation targeting a R$7.6 billion money-laundering scheme linked to fuel stations. The investigation alleges large-scale illicit financial flows, though details of Canella's specific role remain unclear. This marks a notable law-enforcement action against a prominent political figure, potentially affecting local politics.