Jair Bolsonaro admits having sent dollars to the United States, but claims it was out of fear of Lula's policies. He wired 800,000 reais (about $163,265) shortly before ending his term.
According to the Federal Police, the former president intended to use the resources to finance his stay in the U.S. while awaiting a possible coup d'état in Brazil. He is being investigated for his alleged participation, as a mentor, in the coup attempt against Lula.