In
a statement late on Thursday, Aras said the probe was not under
seal, concluding "there is no crime" in discussing it on social
media.
In August 2021, during a live video address on social media,
Bolsonaro discussed details of the inquiry regarding the alleged
hacking scheme, using the case to question the integrity of the
country's electoral process.
The federal police accused Bolsonaro of committing a crime by
publicly revealing details about a sealed criminal probe, but
said they would not recommend charging him given his immunity
while in office.
(Reporting by Ana Mano; Editing by Christina Fincher)
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