# São Paulo Cancels Million-Dollar Contract Linked to Bolsonaro Film Producer City terminates agreement with ICB institute amid Supreme Court investigation into fund diversion allegations. - **Source:** [Folha – Poder](https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/poder) - **Published:** 2026-11-09 - **Topic:** [politics](https://brifing.si/c/politics) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/39a77580-cd76-414c-afac-b1d85e53ea05 ## Contract Termination Confirmed The São Paulo municipal government officially rescinded a 108 million reais contract with the Instituto Conhecer Brasil (ICB). The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that paralyzed all financial transfers to the entity. This move marks a definitive end to the partnership originally established in June 2024 for city-wide digital infrastructure projects. ## Allegations of Fund Misuse Authorities are investigating whether public resources intended for municipal Wi-Fi installation were diverted to finance the film 'Dark Horse'. The movie, which focuses on the 2018 attack against Jair Bolsonaro, is produced by Karina Ferreira da Gama, who also leads the ICB. Police reports suggest a significant confusion of financial accounts. ## Supreme Court Intervention Minister Flávio Dino, acting as the Supreme Court rapporteur, ordered the suspension of payments to the ICB. The case was transferred from state-level civil police to federal jurisdiction due to the complexity of the allegations. This judicial intervention forced the municipal government to declare the contract definitively unenforceable and legally void. ## Direct Appeal to Mayor Karina Ferreira da Gama sent a letter directly to Mayor Ricardo Nunes via WhatsApp, attempting to maintain the funding flow. In the correspondence, she criticized Minister Flávio Dino, claiming she lacked access to the full inquiry. She requested continued payments to cover staff salaries and supplier obligations, but received no formal response. ## Broader Political Context The investigation extends beyond the municipal contract, involving federal funds allocated by former deputy Mario Frias. Federal Police are examining the application of 2 million reais in parliamentary amendments. Additionally, leaked communications involving Senator Flávio Bolsonaro have surfaced, linking the film's financing efforts to broader discussions with private banking figures. ## Defense and Denials Karina Ferreira da Gama, through her production company Go Up Entertainment, has denied any irregularities regarding the film's funding. She maintains that all necessary financial accounts were presented to police authorities during the investigation. Despite these claims, the municipal government proceeded with the unilateral rescission of the contract citing legal compliance. ## Administrative Consequences The Secretariat of Innovation and Technology formally notified the ICB that any future resumption of services depends entirely on the resolution of the Supreme Court case. The administration emphasized that the decision to terminate the agreement was a direct consequence of the judicial order, prioritizing compliance with the high court's directives. ## Ongoing Legal Scrutiny The case highlights the intersection of public infrastructure spending and political media production. As federal investigations continue, the focus remains on whether public resources were improperly utilized for partisan narratives. The termination of this contract represents a significant administrative fallout from the ongoing legal battle surrounding the film's controversial financial origins. ## Sources covering this story - https://redir.folha.com.br/redir/online/poder/rss091/*https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/poder/2026/11/gestao-nunes-rescinde-contrato-milionario-com-ong-de-produtora-de-dark-horse.shtml — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._