Brazilian Federal Police have seized three cell phones from Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, following his recent arrest. The seizures occurred after a warrant was executed by Supreme Federal Court (STF) Minister André Mendonça on Wednesday, February 4th, marking the second time Vorcaro has been taken into custody.
These phones will be added to other devices previously confiscated during his initial arrest in November 2025 and will undergo forensic analysis. The ongoing investigation centers on allegations of fraud within Banco Master and potential illicit activities.
Authorities are still analyzing the contents of the newly seized devices and have not yet determined if the data contained within is more significant than that found on the phone recovered during his first arrest.
Vorcaro was first arrested on November 17, 2025, as he attempted to board a flight to Dubai from Guarulhos Airport in São Paulo. He claimed he was traveling for business negotiations with investors, but police allege he was attempting to flee to Malta in a private jet to avoid an existing arrest warrant.
He was released 12 days later, subject to electronic monitoring with an ankle bracelet. The case highlights the complexities of investigating financial crimes involving high-profile individuals in Brazil.
The recent arrest followed a police investigation into messages exchanged by Vorcaro on messaging apps, which revealed evidence suggesting he directed the hacking of the Federal Public Ministry’s computer systems.
The alleged purpose of the cyberattack was to obtain confidential documents related to investigations against him, as well as to monitor adversaries and even plan violent actions against a journalist.
In a statement released Saturday, February 7th, Vorcaro’s defense team requested access to the raw data from the seized devices to conduct an independent forensic examination.
The lawyers argued that the request, initially submitted on February 16th, gained “special relevance” following the disclosure of his conversations, including one with STF Minister Alexandre de Moraes.
“The objective is to allow an independent analysis by the defense’s technical assistant, as provided for in procedural law, ensuring that the digital evidence is examined with transparency, integrity and respect for due process, including to assess the legality of the procedures used to obtain this evidence,” the statement read.
