Andrés Sanchez quits Corinthians boards after prosecutor’s complaint | OneFootball

Shortly after being charged by the Public Prosecutor's Office for crimes of embezzlement, money laundering, and falsification of tax documents, the former president of Corinthians, Andrés Sanchez, stepped down from the club's Deliberative and Advisory Councils until the case is concluded. The information was reported by the Central do Timão.

Having been the president of Corinthians, Andrés Sanchez holds the position of lifetime councilor and is a natural member of Cori. With the request for leave, he will not participate in the activities of either the CD or Cori. Through his defense, the former president also released an official statement.

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“The defense of Andrés Navarro Sanchez, represented by lawyer Fernando José da Costa, informs that it was surprised by the filing of a complaint distributed separately, without being attached to the investigative procedure to which it has access. The content of the accusation only became known after a press conference called by the responsible prosecutor, who announced the complaint for alleged crimes of embezzlement, tax crimes, and money laundering. The defense highlights, from the outset, the ineptitude of the accusatory piece and the evident excess in the charge, reiterating that Andrés' innocence will be proven throughout the process, now presided over by the impartial Judiciary”, he wrote.

It is important to remember that the Public Prosecutor's Office had already requested, in September, the temporary removal of Andrés Sanchez to prevent him from influencing the club's internal measures. The MP-SP also requested the removal of Duilio Monteiro Alves and Augusto Melo, who continue to be investigated.

Romeu Tuma Júnior, president of the Deliberative Council, confirmed the request for Andrés Sanchez's removal: “The Presidency of the Deliberative Council of Sport Club Corinthians Paulista informs that former president Andrés Sanchez requested removal from the Deliberative Council, where he holds the position of Lifetime Councilor, and from CORI, where he is a natural member, on the afternoon of this Wednesday (15), for an indefinite period, so that he can defend himself against the charges brought by the Public Prosecutor's Office. I clarify that the removal was accepted by me, without the need for plenary deliberation.”

In addition to Andrés Sanchez, the financial superintendent Roberto Gavioli was also charged with embezzlement and money laundering. He has already been removed by the club, which communicated the decision in an official statement.

The MP-SP states that Andrés Sanchez used R$ 480,000 from Corinthians, in values updated for inflation, for personal use. The expenses range from gas station costs to trips.

Since August, Corinthians has been the target of investigations conducted by the MP-SP, which is examining the administrations of former presidents Andrés Sanchez (in his second term, from 2018 to 2020), Duilio Monteiro Alves (from 2021 to 2023), and Augusto Melo (from January 2024 to May 2025) at Parque São Jorge.

Initially, only Andrés and Duilio were investigated — the first for the alleged use of the club's corporate card for personal purposes, and the second for a series of expenses totaling R$ 80,000 in just 40 days of management. Subsequently, Augusto Melo's administration was also included in the investigations.

The Public Prosecutor's Office even requested the temporary removal of the three former presidents from all club boards until the investigations are completed, to avoid any type of influence on internal processes. The Advisory Council (Cori) also recommended the opening of an internal process against Andrés.

In addition to the former presidents, Corinthians has also been cooperating with the investigations. As witnesses, the current president Osmar Stabile and the president of the Deliberative Council, Romeu Tuma Júnior, were heard by the MP-SP. The club also sent the requested documents to the agency, related to the expenses incurred during the three administrations analyzed.

Read the full statement by Romeu Tuma Júnior on Andrés Sanchez's removal:

The Presidency of the Deliberative Council of Sport Club Corinthians Paulista informs that former president Andrés Sanchez requested removal from the Deliberative Council, where he holds the position of Lifetime Councilor, and from CORI, where he is a natural member, on the afternoon of this Wednesday (15), for an indefinite period, so that he can defend himself against the charges brought by the Public Prosecutor's Office.

I clarify that the removal was accepted by me, without the need for plenary deliberation.

I also inform that the CD's Justice Commission will continue the investigation of the corporate card use case, including hearing former directors and presidents of the club's supervisory bodies during the administrations from 2018 onwards.

Sincerely,Romeu Tuma JuniorPresident of the Deliberative Council of Sport Club Corinthians Paulista

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