Operation investigates embezzlement of Education resources, targets former secretary and fulfills 21 warrants in Acre

Federal Police execute court warrants at addresses linked to SEE/AC The Federal Police (PF-AC) launched, on the morning of this Thursday (16), Operation Talha Real to investigate an alleged scheme of diversion of public resources destined for the State Department of Education and Culture of Acre (SEE-AC). g1 and Rede Amazônica Acre found that one of the targets is the former Secretary of Education Aberson Carvalho. In total, 21 search and seizure warrants were executed in the cities of Rio Branco, Epitaciolândia and Senador Guiomard, as determined by the Federal Regional Court of the 1st Region (TRF-1). ? Join the g1 AC channel on WhatsApp By means of a note, the former manager's legal advisor informed that Aberson continues to collaborate with the investigations and compliance with the measure. "We clarify that the procedure is part of an investigation phase, and to date there has been no complaint, criminal action or any judicial decision on the merits in relation to Mr. Aberson", said lawyer Willian Pollis Mantovani. (Check the full position at the end of the report) SEE-AC, through secretary Reginaldo Prates, highlighted that it is following the developments of the operation. "The State government reaffirms its commitment to legality, transparency and the correct application of public resources, making itself available to the competent authorities to collaborate with ongoing investigations", he added. (Read in full below) Former secretary Aberson Carvalho is one of the targets of the 'Talha Real' operation, by PF-AC Victor Lebre/g1 According to the PF, the investigation investigates possible irregularities involving federal resources transferred to basic education through the Fund for Maintenance and Development of Basic Education and Valorization of Education Professionals (Fundeb), at the time managed by the manager. Aberson managed SEE-AC from April 1, 2022, when he was appointed by then governor Gladson Camelí (PP), until April 2 of this year. At the time, he had been reassigned to a position on a committee of the department's Special Management and Advisory Group. While complying with court orders, one of the people under investigation was arrested for illegal possession of permitted ammunition and sent to the Federal Police Regional Superintendency. The temporary suspension of the activities of six school transport companies that maintained contracts with the Department of Education was also authorized. READ ALSO: TCE orders Secretary of Education removed after repercussions of school without walls in AC; government says that manager stays In schools without structures, AC students take turns cleaning the classrooms and teachers make the lunch: 'That's what we have' In addition to the searches, the Court ordered the blocking of movable, real estate and valuables belonging to those being investigated. According to the Federal Police, the contracts under investigation total more than R$51 million. "Those responsible may be held liable for the crimes of embezzlement, active and/or passive corruption, bid fraud, frustration of the competitive nature of the bid, money laundering and criminal association", says the agency. PF launches operation against misappropriation of public resources within the scope of SEE-AC Archive/PF-AC Read the note from former secretary Aberson Carvalho in full Due to the fulfillment of a court order on this date, we are publicly providing brief clarifications. Mr. Aberson Carvalho de Sousa received the authorities with absolute tranquility and fully collaborated with compliance with the measure, which was carried out respectfully and within normal limits. We clarify that the procedure is part of an investigation phase, and to date there has been no complaint, criminal action or any judicial decision on the merits in relation to Mr. Aberson. We reaffirm our confidence in the Judiciary and the bodies responsible for conducting the investigation. Due to judicial secrecy, no additional information will be provided at this time. We will continue to follow the procedure with serenity, responsibility and absolute respect for the institutions, confident that the facts will be fully clarified. Rio Branco/AC, July 16, 2026. Willian Pollis Mantovani Lawyer - OAB/AC nº 4,030 Read the SEE-AC note in full The government of Acre, through the State Secretariat of Education and Culture (SEE), informs that it became aware of Operation Talha Real, launched this Thursday, 16, by the Federal Police, to investigate resources from the Fund for Maintenance and Development of Basic Education and of Valorization of Education Professionals (Fundeb). The State government reaffirms its commitment to legality, transparency and the correct application of public resources, making itself available to the competent authorities to collaborate with ongoing investigations. It also informs that it will continue to support the investigative bodies and monitor the case responsibly, awaiting full clarification by the competent institutions, always in compliance with due legal process, adversarial proceedings and broad defense. By reiterating its commitment to the integrity of public administration and ensuring that resources destined for education are applied to the benefit of the population of Acre, the State Department of Education remains aware of the commitment and work carried out by the government of the State of Acre. Reginaldo Prates Secretary of State for Education and Culture Secretary of State for Education and Culture of Acre (SEE-AC) is the target of investigation by PF Júnior Andrade/Rede Amazônica VIDEOS: g1