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PF investigates possible diversion of resources in the construction of a gazebo in Patu

Updated July 23, 2026 Source: G1 2 min read Region: Rio Grande do Norte

Federal Police in Rio Grande do Norte PF vehicle RN Disclosure/PF The Federal Police launched, this Thursday (23), an operation to investigate a possible diversion of federal public resources in the construction of a viewpoint in the municipality of Patu, in the interior of Rio Grande do Norte. According to the PF, investigations point to signs of irregularities in the execution of a transfer contract from the Ministry of Tourism, worth R$980 thousand. The amount is intended for the construction of a gazebo in the municipality. ? Click here to follow the g1 RN channel on WhatsApp g1 tried to contact Patu city hall via the telephone numbers listed on the municipality's official website, but was unsuccessful. Until the most recent update of this report, the city hall had not commented on social media. "Although the initial deadline predicted the completion of the work in a few months, the project remains unfinished", informed the PF.

According to the PF, evidence collected during the investigation revealed that the contracted company did not have an operational structure compatible with the size of the adjustment. Furthermore, "the financial analysis carried out during the investigation identified atypical movements, with signs of splitting of withdrawals and operations designed to hide the origin and destination of misappropriated public values." The operation, called Hidden View, carried out three search and seizure warrants, issued by the Federal Regional Court of the 5th Region, at three addresses in the city of Patu. Those investigated may face charges of embezzlement, corruption, bid fraud and money laundering. Most watched videos on g1 RN

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