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Brazilian giant meatpackers targeted in corruption probe
Source: Associated Press
Brazilian giant meatpackers targeted in corruption probe
By MAURICIO SAVARESE
Mar. 17, 2017 3:45 PM EDT
SAO PAULO (AP) — Two big Brazilian meatpackers bribed inspectors to keep rotten meat on the market, police charged Friday in issuing dozens of arrest warrants, while a judge accused the Agriculture Ministry of betraying the country.
Part of the money allegedly paid by meatpackers JBS and BRF was channeled to two major political parties, including the one of President Michel Temer, police said.
Brazil is one of the biggest meat producers in the world and has been counting heavily on agribusiness to recover from its worst recession in decades.
Investigator Mauricio Moscardi Grillo said at a news conference that the two meatpackers used chemicals to improve the appearance and smell of expired meats. He said at least one executive reported that rotten meat was mixed with healthy meat to be sold to consumers.
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By MAURICIO SAVARESE
Mar. 17, 2017 3:45 PM EDT
SAO PAULO (AP) — Two big Brazilian meatpackers bribed inspectors to keep rotten meat on the market, police charged Friday in issuing dozens of arrest warrants, while a judge accused the Agriculture Ministry of betraying the country.
Part of the money allegedly paid by meatpackers JBS and BRF was channeled to two major political parties, including the one of President Michel Temer, police said.
Brazil is one of the biggest meat producers in the world and has been counting heavily on agribusiness to recover from its worst recession in decades.
Investigator Mauricio Moscardi Grillo said at a news conference that the two meatpackers used chemicals to improve the appearance and smell of expired meats. He said at least one executive reported that rotten meat was mixed with healthy meat to be sold to consumers.
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Read more: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/00bbc9ec09d040bfa5777eaa4a1b5993/brazilian-giant-meatpackers-targeted-corruption-probe