The US Department of Justice had already confirmed that criminal investigations into "other financial institutions and individuals" were ongoing.

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The country's O Globo newspaper said that a spokeswoman for the federal police investigator had confirmed the criminal investigation had been finished and sent to the ministry of justice.

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Police have said that some bowsers have been targeted by vandals, with 10 confirmed instances of criminal damage.

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