Hacked chats expose questionable methods used by Swiss and Brazilian prosecutors
Operation Car Wash started as a bold move to fight endemic corruption in the highest circles of power in Brazil. The taskforce of public prosecutors was terminated this year, after its methods were severely criticized by law experts in Brazil and abroad. © Keystone / Gaetan Bally
Launched in 2014, the high profile Operation Lava Jato (Car Wash) was meant to fight corruption in the highest levels of Brazilian politics and business. Terminated in early February this year, the task force is now being scrutinized because of new revelations - this time, however, the focus is not the billions of dollars in bribes paid to political groups, but the investigators and judges involved in the operation – raising questions about the cooperation of the Swiss authorities.
Hacked chats expose questionable cooperation between Swiss and Brazilian prosecutors
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