Brazilian congressional candidate accused of taking crypto as 2026 election donations
- —The suit was filed by rival Arlison Shiorato of the PT in the Paraná electoral court
- —Allegations: crypto used for Telegram promotion and companies concealed in the declaration
- —Judge Fernando Prazeres dropped the demand to delete posts, finding the profile was forged
- —Shikini's defense was given 5 days to respond
Why it matters: This is the first case in Brazil where electoral justice is examining crypto schemes as an election violation.
Source: Livecoins