Prosecutors summon Andrés, Duilio over Corinthians withdrawals | OneFootball

The São Paulo Public Prosecutor’s Office has taken new steps in its investigation into cash withdrawals made from Corinthians’ funds between March 2018 and 2023. The withdrawals total more than R$ 3.4 million, an amount that, adjusted for inflation, reaches around R$ 7.3 million.

As part of the progress of the investigation, prosecutors scheduled the hearing of former presidents Andrés Sanchez and Duilio Monteiro Alves for April 9, along with former directors and employees who worked at the club during the period under review. The information was reported by ge and confirmed by Central do Timão.

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The amounts were allegedly handed over to João Odair de Souza, known as “Caveira,” who was responsible for security during the administrations mentioned. According to the Public Prosecutor’s Office, there is no documentary evidence indicating the money’s final destination, which raises suspicions of embezzlement.

Information gathered by investigators indicates that the withdrawals were authorized by then-manager Roberto Gavioli or former finance directors Matías Romano Ávila and Wesley Melo. All of them, as well as Caveira, are expected to testify.

In an interview with ge, the former head of security admitted that he handled cash transactions while working at the club and justified the lack of formal documentation. According to him, the frequent hiring of freelance security personnel, especially on weekends, holidays, matchdays, and during protests, made it difficult to issue invoices.

Caveira also said that before he took over the role, this type of service was arranged through a third-party company, which charged more than what was paid directly to the professionals. He reported that, after speaking with Andrés Sanchez, he began handling the matter with the legal department and the finance department.

The former employee also explained that the cash resources were used to cover smaller expenses and occasional bonuses during activities related to the presidency. According to him, all transactions were reported to the finance department and were never questioned by the Fiscal Council.

Spreadsheets provided by the club indicate that there were occasions when more than one withdrawal was made on the same day. In some cases, the amounts were high, such as in October 2023, when a single withdrawal of R$ 129,300 was made. In others, the transfers were smaller, such as a withdrawal of R$ 529 recorded on October 29, 2020.

Caveira is already listed as a suspect in one of the investigations conducted by the Public Prosecutor’s Office, although he has not yet been formally questioned. Andrés Sanchez and Duilio Monteiro Alves have already become defendants in another case, also on suspicion of embezzlement, this time related to the use of the club’s credit cards.

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