TJ overturns removal of councilor investigated for embezzlement of Fapi revenue The Court of Justice of São Paulo granted a habeas corpus and overturned the removal of councilor João Vitor Gonçalves da Silva, from Ourinhos (SP). The decision was published this Wednesday (8). The councilor had been out of office since May 11th and was also prohibited from holding positions of trust or committee in Ourinhos city hall. (See removal details below). ? Join the g1 Bauru and Marília channel on WhatsApp The measure had been determined at the request of the Civil Police, which is investigating suspicions of embezzlement and money laundering involving the collection of Fapi de Ourinhos last year. With the decision, the councilor will be able to return to his mandate while investigations continue. In a note, the Ourinhos City Council reported that it had not been notified of the decision until this Wednesday afternoon. Councilor João Vitor Gonçalves da Silva (PP), from Ourinhos (SP) Reproduction/@joaogoncalves_11.111/Instagram Justice removed former councilor in May Justice had ordered the removal of the councilor on May 11th. In the decision of the judge of the Regional Court of Guarantees of Bauru (SP), he understood that there are concrete elements of authorship and materiality of the crimes involving the parliamentarian. In the decision, he also cited risks to public order and investigations. In addition to being removed from office, the councilor was also prohibited from holding positions of trust or committee at Ourinhos City Hall. The Civil Police reported that the investigations continue under judicial secrecy. Court removes councilor from Ourinhos on suspicion of embezzlement and money laundering Seized assets The Civil Police seized a car and R$5,000 in cash that belonged to the councilor from Ourinhos (SP), on April 23rd. Civil Police seize car and R$5,000 from councilor investigated in Ourinhos The action complied with a court order as part of an investigation on suspicion of money laundering and other crimes, after the purchase of high-value goods. In a statement at the time, the councilor stated that the investigation is based on an anonymous complaint and said he will prove innocence. At the time, João Vitor also spoke out about the seizure of the vehicle and criticized the measure. "I respect the Civil Police, but the seizure of my vehicle during the Chamber session was completely unnecessary. I have nothing to hide, I have no substantial assets and therefore I believe that this complaint will be filed", he told g1. The Civil Police reported that the investigations continue under judicial secrecy. Reproduction