The Court of Justice ruling that ordered the arrest of former São Paulo City Council President Milton Leite states that the politician, according to investigations, is identified by witnesses as the true owner of one of the bus companies suspected of ties to the PCC.

Milton Leite denies the accusations and any connection to the criminal faction, saying he will turn himself in to police within 24 hours.

The order, signed by Judge Sérgio Ribas, states that the findings so far stem from a superficial analysis, but indicate "the existence of ties between those under investigation and individuals identified as members or collaborators of the criminal organization being investigated."

Below are some key points from the ruling:

What is attributed to Milton Leite

- He allegedly has ties to bus companies identified as being controlled by the PCC.

- He is allegedly directly responsible for the operation of some companies controlled by the faction.

- Military police officers reportedly stated that he is the de facto owner of Transwolf.

- He is being investigated for possible involvement with the criminal organization, though the document does not detail other crimes.

What Milton Leite states

- He denies any connection to the PCC and the commission of any crime.

- He states he will turn himself in to police.

Key findings regarding the PCC

- The PCC allegedly controls 12 of the 22 public transportation companies in the capital.

- The faction reportedly uses front men to manage companies and conceal their true controllers.

- Bidding processes were allegedly manipulated, with bribery payments and division of the proceeds.

- Bus companies allegedly facilitated the criminal organization's business dealings, commissions, and financial transactions.

- The influence allegedly extends to public officials, politicians, and electoral campaigns connected to the contracts.

- The scheme allegedly involves Translider, A2, Otrantur, and Transbellaflor, among other companies under investigation.

- Operations allegedly extend to São Paulo, Cubatão, Leme, Itanhaém, and São Vicente.

Decisions made

- Temporary 30-day arrest of 13 suspects. A prior first-instance ruling had already authorized the arrest of three other suspects.

- Search and seizure at addresses linked to 14 individuals under investigation.

- Access to data from mobile phones and electronic equipment seized during the proceedings.

- Rejection, for now, of the freezing of real estate, vehicles, aircraft, and watercraft.

Source: São Paulo Court of Justice ruling