It was an anonymous tip that triggered an investigation into the management of TAP, the Judicial Police (PJ) started in 2013 Inspectors heard in early summer, some people who had information not only about the process of selling company to Gérman Efromovich, but especially on the operator handling Groundforce and the purchase of a maintenance unit in Brazil.
PUBLIC found that the PJ acted after receiving documentation on these issues and that the investigation focused on the acts of the current management team, led by Fernando Pinto and which is ahead of TAP since 2000.
The case is pending in the Central Department of Investigation and Penal Action and is being investigated by the National Anti-Corruption Unit of the PJ.
Economic Daily reported on Friday that the Attorney General’s Office (PGR) opened an investigation into TAP. The same information was reported Saturday by October 2013 Contacted by the PUBLIC, the PGR has confirmed the news, explaining that “ there are investigations related to TAP and that these investigations are secret justice, not being can specify the subject of the proceedings. “
According to the paper, the research focuses on the process of selling the TAP, initiated by the current government in 2012 and culminated in December of that year, in rejection of the offer by Gérman Efromovich.
The investigation was triggered by anonymous tip, but more extensive. Was linked to the management of the operator handling Groundforce and relations with the former shareholder Globalia, which conflicted with TAP.
was centered-still in the acquisition of maintenance unit in Brazil to the already bankrupt Brazilian airline Varig in 2005 The company is loss-making since its purchase and accumulates a high financial risk due to tax and labor lawsuits filed by the Brazilian government and former workers.
Contacted by PUBLIC, TAP did not comment. Already Ministry of Economy official source said he has “no knowledge of any investigation,” ensuring that no responsible guardianship “was heard or notified to this day and this hour.” The same source added that “there is nothing at this time to prevent the Government to decide on the TAP in total freedom. Whatever the decision that will be taken on the future of the company, will always be a decision upheld solely on what best safeguards the interests of the State and the company. ”
These investigations are known at a time when the Government is yet to decide whether to relaunch the privatization of the company, as provided in the program agreed with the troika .
There are four investors in the race: the consortium formed by Portuguese businessman Miguel Pais do Amaral, the former president and owner of Continental Arlines Frank Lorenzo and the national group Barraqueiro; Globalia through the company Air Europa; Azul Brazilian; and Gérman Efromovich, who remains interested in business.
Despite assurances that have been provided by these investors, the Government continues without taking a decision. With Pedro Dias Sales
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