Former mayor is suspected of overbilling R$807,000 at an agricultural fair in Acre

Former mayor is accused of overpricing of more than R$800,000 at an agricultural fair. The former mayor of Sena Madureira, in the interior of Acre, Mazinho Serafim, is the target of yet another public civil action for administrative improbity. This time, the Public Ministry of Acre (MP-AC) questions the hiring of three national shows for ExpoSena 2024 and points out damage of R$807,000 to public coffers, when he was the municipal manager. According to the action, during the fair, the city hall hired shows by Fernanda Brum, Batista Lima, former singer of Banda Limão com Mel and singer Paraná, former member of the duo Chico Rey e Paraná, for a total of R$ 1.35 million. However, the artists proved that they received, together, R$543 thousand. ? Join the g1 AC channel on WhatsApp In a note to g1, Mazinho Serafim denied that he diverted public resources "I did not receive any undue advantage and I did not act with the purpose of benefiting companies or third parties", says an excerpt. (See the full note below) Former mayor Mazinho Serafim is the target of yet another accusation from the MP for administrative improbity Personal file READ MORE Former mayor of the interior of Acre is hospitalized with leg discomfort and undergoes surgery Former mayor and former secretary are condemned by the TCU for irregularities in the purchase of Covid tests in AC Former mayor of Acre is investigated on suspicion of administrative improbity Inceptio: Businessmen and partners investigated for trafficking and money laundering become defendants in Acre The action also has as defendants the businessman Marck Johnnes da Silva Lisboa, who is in prison and also booked Expoacre 2025 shows, and the company DHS Cruz (Moon Club), which said in a statement that it was not formally notified to provide clarification on the case. (See more below) The report was unable to contact Marck's current defense. The action asks the Court to block R$807,000 between the defendants. The body also defended the conviction of those mentioned and compensation for the damage. Among the sanctions requested is the suspension of Mazinho's political rights for up to 12 years. For the MP, the difference between the values ??characterizes overpricing and overpricing, in addition to other irregularities in the contracting process. Furthermore, the MP-AC states that businessman Marck Johnnes participated in the negotiations and organization of the national shows. He is also investigated by the Federal Police as part of Operation Inceptio, for drug trafficking, money laundering and criminal organization. According to the MP's complaint, there is a suspicion that Douglas Henrique Silva da Cruz, who is Marck's cousin and appears formally as a partner of DHS Cruz Sociedade Ltda., would only be a formal partner, while Johnnes is an alleged hidden partner in the scheme. Marck Johnnes, investigated in Operation Inceptio, is a defendant with the company DHS Cruz Personal file Irregularities highlighted According to the process, the contracted company did not have economic activity compatible with the promotion of shows and presented exclusivity documents for the artists considered invalid by the investigators. The process also points to the lack of prior price research. Furthermore, according to the action, full advance payment of R$1.35 million was made, approximately two months before the presentations took place. The difference, of R$807 thousand between the amount paid and the total that the artists received, is highlighted by the agency as a loss to the public coffers. MP-AC also identified evidence that the costs of the artists' support teams were overpriced. Reproduction During the investigation, reports from the Comptroller General of the Union (CGU) and the Technical Support Center (NAT/MPAC) indicated that the artists presented contracts, proof of payments and even conversations held via WhatsApp. See how much each singer received below: Paraná: R$500,000 paid by the city hall; R$ 180 thousand received by the artist; Batista Lima: R$500,000 paid by municipal management; R$ 210 thousand received by the artist; Fernanda Brum: R$350 thousand paid by Sena Madureira; R$ 153 thousand received by the artist. The MP-AC also identified evidence that the costs of artists' support teams had been oversized, artificially increasing expenses related to air tickets, accommodation and food. City Hall paid R$ 1.3 million for the performances, but the artists proved that they received less Photo: Personal archive Businessman investigated Businessman Marck Johnnes da Silva Lisboa, appointed by the MP-AC as responsible for negotiations related to national shows, is also one of those investigated in Operation Inceptio, launched by the Federal Police in September last year. In addition to Douglas Henrique, Marck's brothers John Muller Lisboa, Mayon Ricary Lisboa and businessman André Borges, are being investigated and had a complaint received by the Acre Court, according to the decision g1 had access to at the time. In addition to them, nine other people will also respond for the crimes investigated in Operation Inceptio, which took place in Rio Branco, Porto Velho (Rondônia), Ubaí (Minas Gerais), Camaçari, Ilhéus and Salvador, in Bahia, Cabedelo (Paraíba) and São Paulo (SP). "The records reveal that Marck played a relevant role in the structure of the group investigated, exercising leadership and coordination of illicit activities related to money laundering and drug trafficking. It also appears that the conduct was habitual", cited the decision signed by judge Alex Ferreira Oivane, from the Criminal Organizations Court of Rio Branco. Marck Johnnes had been released from prison in December last year with the imposition of precautionary measures, such as the use of an electronic ankle bracelet, however, he was arrested again. André Borges, on the other hand, was released twice after the operation but had his freedom revoked in November, along with Mayon Ricary. Businessman and partners investigated in Operation Inceptio, which took place in Acre and other states Photo: Reproduction Note by Mazinho Serafim I come to the public to provide clarifications regarding the news released