# Former São Paulo Council President Indicted for PCC Ties Police request preventive detention for Milton Leite over alleged criminal organization links. - **Source:** [Poder360](https://www.poder360.com.br) - **Published:** 2026-11-07 - **Topic:** [politics](https://brifing.si/c/politics) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/a596868c-2e19-42f9-893c-c6d9e291ab52 ## Formal Indictment Filed The Civil Police of São Paulo officially indicted Milton Leite, the former president of the Municipal Chamber, for his alleged association with the PCC criminal organization. This indictment follows the conclusion of the Vectura Corrupta operation, which specifically investigates how criminal factions have infiltrated the city's public transportation system infrastructure. ## Alleged Transport Control Investigators claim that Leite acted as the de facto owner of the transport company Transwolff. The 104-page final inquiry report alleges that he played a direct role in managing companies under the control of the PCC, while also accusing him of actively destroying and concealing critical evidence during the investigation. ## Preventive Detention Request Following the indictment, police requested the preventive detention of the former councilor. Authorities cited his significant economic power and political influence as primary reasons for the request. The Public Prosecutor's Office of São Paulo is expected to analyze these detention requests early next week to determine the next legal steps. ## Custody and Transfer Leite has been held under temporary detention since September 18. Initially held at the Mogi das Cruzes Public Jail, he was transferred to the CDP 2 facility in Guarulhos on October 20. This move was prompted by suspicions that he had received unauthorized privileges from civil police officers while in custody. ## Defense and Denials In his formal testimony, the former Chamber president denied all accusations and maintained his innocence regarding the charges. The defense has not yet provided a statement to the press despite inquiries sent via email. The legal proceedings remain ongoing as the prosecution evaluates whether to formally file charges against the suspects. ## Broader Investigation Scope The Vectura Corrupta operation has resulted in the indictment of 13 individuals in total for their alleged association with the criminal organization. This investigation highlights the deep-seated concerns regarding the intersection of organized crime and public service management within the metropolitan transport sector of São Paulo, a major urban hub. ## Judicial Process Ahead The Public Prosecutor's Office must now decide whether to present a formal complaint against the 13 indicted individuals. If the justice system accepts these accusations, the suspects will officially transition to the status of defendants. This phase is critical for determining the future trajectory of the high-profile corruption case. ## Systemic Corruption Implications The case underscores the vulnerability of public infrastructure to criminal infiltration through corporate entities. By allegedly controlling transport firms, criminal groups can exert influence over essential city services. The outcome of this trial will likely serve as a benchmark for how Brazilian authorities handle systemic corruption involving high-ranking political figures. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.poder360.com.br/poder-justica/policia-indicia-milton-leite-e-pede-prisao-preventiva-por-elo-com-pcc/ — --- _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._