MP-SP opens criminal probe into Corinthians security firm in 2025 | OneFootball

The São Paulo Public Prosecutor’s Office (MP-SP) has opened a Criminal Investigative Procedure (PIC) to investigate possible irregularities involving Corinthians’ hiring of Mega Assessoria Operacional Ltda. between September and October 2025. The order was signed this Tuesday (13) by prosecutor Cassio Roberto Conserino, who is responsible for investigations related to the club’s most recent administrations.

The investigation focuses on the provision of security services at Parque São Jorge, CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, and the youth academy training center. According to the document, there are indications that the company operated without a formal contract signed with the club and without the authorizations required by the competent authorities for armed security activities.

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The Public Prosecutor’s Office also points to the absence of a formal service order, lack of documentary proof that the activities were carried out, and a possible technical incompatibility of the company to perform this type of operation. The order also mentions that Mega Assessoria Operacional Ltda. allegedly did not have authorization from the Federal Police or the Army to operate in the private security sector.

The company under investigation was founded in July 2025 by Fernando José da Silva, who currently holds the position of operations manager at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava. At the time of the hiring, he held a similar position at Corinthians’ social club.

According to the investigation, three invoices issued by the company total R$ 676,627.66. The MP highlights that the documents have sequential numbering, invoices 01, 02, and 03, and points out that this pattern is often identified in shell companies or companies used solely to issue invoices.

The prosecution also states that the address registered by the company corresponds to an ordinary residence, with no apparent characteristics of an operational facility geared toward private security services.

Another point highlighted by the investigation involves the origin of the company. According to the order, there are reports that Fernando José da Silva was instructed to open the company to facilitate payments related to the club’s security. The document cites possible consent from administrative director Fábio Soares Souza and administrative superintendent Ricardo Okabe.

The Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating possible crimes of embezzlement of funds, false statements, and tax violations. The prosecution also does not rule out the emergence of new suspects during the course of the procedure.

As part of the initial steps, the MP ordered Corinthians to provide documents related to the hiring of Mega Assessoria Operacional Ltda., including proof of the services performed, identification of those responsible for the authorizations, and details of the payment flow made to the company.

In addition, Fernando José da Silva and Fábio Soares Souza were summoned to give testimony by videoconference on May 26.

Understand the case:

The use of Mega Assessoria Operacional Ltda. by Corinthians was initially revealed by Sport Insider and confirmed by Central do Timão this week.

The company was used between September and October 2025 to provide security services to the club without a formal contract. The payments were allegedly authorized verbally by the administrative board during the period of political transition experienced by Corinthians after Augusto Melo was removed from the presidency.

The invoices total approximately R$ 676,000. The documents present different descriptions for the services provided, including “advisory services of any kind,” “economic consulting,” and “security.”

In an interview with Sport Insider, Fernando José da Silva initially stated that he opened the company at the request of administrative director Fábio Soares. Later, he changed his version and said that the request had come from president Osmar Stabile.

According to Fernando, the hiring took place on an emergency basis after the companies responsible for the club’s security left during that period. He claimed that retired military police officers were temporarily hired to work in the protection of Parque São Jorge and the training centers.

Corinthians confirmed the hiring of the company and said, in an official statement sent to Sport Insider, that the measure took place after the invasion of the fifth floor of Parque São Jorge on May 31, 2025, during the impeachment process of Augusto Melo, when Stabile temporarily took over the command of the club.

According to the official statement, the board understood at that time that there was no conflict of interest involving Fernando José da Silva. The club also stated that the payments corresponded to operational services carried out at the security points of Parque São Jorge, CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, and the youth academy training center.

Corinthians also said that, after the internal environment stabilized, it opened a bidding process to hire a new company responsible for the security services.

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