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flag Brazil shuts down Banco Master over fraud and liquidity issues, seizing assets and halting a Gulf-backed acquisition.

flag Brazil’s central bank shut down Banco Master, a mid-sized bank with up to $16 billion in assets, citing fraud and liquidity issues. flag The move followed a federal investigation into alleged financial misconduct, including risky investments and suspicious bond practices, leading to the arrest of six individuals, freezing of billions in assets, and seizure of luxury items. flag A planned acquisition by Gulf-backed group Fictor was canceled, and the bank’s assets were seized. flag Clients and creditors will seek recovery through a private entity backed by other banks. flag The central bank emphasized the action was based on a thorough investigation, and the finance minister affirmed confidence in the decision.

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