FILE PHOTO - Brazil's former President Michel Temer arrives at his home in Sao Paulo, Brazil March 25, 2019. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Former Brazilian President Michel Temer on Thursday surrendered himself to the country’s federal police, marking the second time he will be jailed on allegations that he participated in a vast corruption scheme for decades.

Television images showed Temer leaving his home in Sao Paulo and going into the offices of Brazil’s federal police there. On Wednesday, when the arrest warrant was issued, his attorney decried the decision and said it was an “injustice.”

His lawyers had filed an appeal before his arrest that will be heard on Tuesday.

Temer, 78, led Brazil between 2016 and the end of 2018 following the impeachment of left-wing President Dilma Rousseff, under whom he served as vice president for six years. He was first jailed in March and held in a Rio de Janeiro facility, but was released a few days later.

As part of Brazil’s sprawling ‘Car Wash’ anti-corruption probe, prosecutors allege that Temer led a “criminal organization” that took 1.8 billion reais ($455.52 million) in bribes, including kickbacks that were promised but have yet to be paid.

One of the schemes allegedly involved bribes that were from funds diverted from a nuclear power facility operated by a subsidiary of state-run Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA.

While those allegations have led to the current arrest warrant, Temer has been charged six times overall in connection with different corruption investigations.

More than 150 politicians and businessmen have been convicted in connection with the “Car Wash” investigation, including left-wing ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who has been in prison since last year. </s> SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Former Brazilian President Michel Temer on Thursday surrendered himself to the country's federal police, marking the second time he will be jailed on allegations that he participated in a vast corruption scheme for decades.

Television images showed Temer leaving his home in Sao Paulo and going into the offices of Brazil's federal police there. On Wednesday, when the arrest warrant was issued, his attorney decried the decision and said it was an "injustice."

His lawyers had filed an appeal before his arrest that will be heard on Tuesday.

Temer, 78, led Brazil between 2016 and the end of 2018 following the impeachment of left-wing President Dilma Rousseff, under whom he served as vice president for six years. He was first jailed in March and held in a Rio de Janeiro facility, but was released a few days later.

As part of Brazil's sprawling 'Car Wash' anti-corruption probe, prosecutors allege that Temer led a "criminal organization" that took 1.8 billion reais ($455.52 million) in bribes, including kickbacks that were promised but have yet to be paid.

One of the schemes allegedly involved bribes that were from funds diverted from a nuclear power facility operated by a subsidiary of state-run Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA.

While those allegations have led to the current arrest warrant, Temer has been charged six times overall in connection with different corruption investigations.

More than 150 politicians and businessmen have been convicted in connection with the "Car Wash" investigation, including left-wing ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who has been in prison since last year.

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Your guide to the latest election news, analysis, commentary, live updates and schedule for Lok Sabha Elections 2019 on firstpost.com/elections. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or like our Facebook page for updates from all 543 constituencies for the upcoming general elections. </s> Former Brazilian President Michel Temer on Thursday surrendered himself to the country's federal police, marking the second time he will be jailed on allegations that he participated in a vast corruption scheme for decades.

Television images showed Temer leaving his home and going into the offices of Brazil's federal police in Sao Paulo.

Temer, who was president until late 2018, was first jailed in March but released days after. He has repeatedly denied the corruption charges against him.

His lawyers have filed an appeal against the latest arrest order.

As part of Brazil's sprawling 'Car Wash' anti-corruption probe, prosecutors have alleged that Temer received bribes that were diverted from resources meant for a Brazilian nuclear power facility and have accused him of heading a 'criminal organization.' Temer took office in 2016 following the impeachment of leftwing President Dilma Rousseff, whom he served as vice president for six years. </s> Evaristo Sa / AFP (file photo) Brazilian President Michel at Planalto Palace in Brasilia on August 01, 2017.

A Brazilian court on Wednesday ordered that former President Michel Temer be jailed again over an ongoing investigation into allegations of corruption.

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Temer has been charged six times in connection with various corruption investigations.

The court decision on Wednesday relates to an alleged corruption scheme involving a nuclear power plant operated by Eletronuclear, a subsidiary of state-run Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA.

The former president has repeatedly denied corruption charges against him.

Following the arrest order, Temer's attorney told reporters that there were no grounds for the arrest, saying it was an "injustice."

Temer, speaking to reporters in Sao Paulo, said he would turn himself in to authorities the following morning.

Temer had been held for several days in March over charges related to the alleged nuclear scheme.

(REUTERS) </s> Brazil ex-President Temer turns himself in on corruption charges

Al Jazeera– Brazil ex-President Temer has turned himself in on corruption charges.

 It’s the second time Michel Temer will be jailed on allegations that he participated in a vast corruption scheme. He was arrested for a second time on corruption charges yesterday, facing renewed scrutiny in a sprawling corruption probe that has ensnared top politicians and businessmen.

 Temer, 78, is now at the headquarters of the federal police in Sao Paulo, but it was not immediately clear where he would spend the night, a decision that must be taken by a judge.

 On Wednesday, a federal judge ordered the former president to return to jail while he’s investigated in several cases of alleged corruption related to the Car Wash investigation, a far-reaching probe that has roiled Latin America’s largest nation.

 According to the prosecutors, construction company Engevix paid Temer bribes in exchange for a contract to build a nuclear power plant in the city of Angra dos Reis in the southern part of Rio de Janeiro state.

 Prosecutors alleged in a previous statement that one Engevix executive said in plea bargain testimony that he paid more than $300,000 in 2014 to a company owned by a close Temer associate, Joao Baptista Lima Filho. An arrest warrant was also issued for Lima Filho.

 Temer was first arrested in March but freed on appeal five days later by a judge who argued he did not pose a risk to the ongoing investigation.

 Temer’s lawyer, Eduardo Carnelos, has criticised the court’s latest decision, calling the former president’s detention an “injustice” with “no foundations”.

 Temer’s lawyers filed an appeal against the latest order. Temer has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. The Car Wash probe, launched in 2014, unveiled complex corruption schemes of money laundering and kickbacks among the highest echelons of power. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who was president of Brazil from 2003 to 2010, is currently serving a sentence of eight years and 10 months.

 Temer became president in 2016 after ex-President Dilma Rousseff was impeached and removed from office for allegedly violating rules on handling federal finances.

 Temer’s administration was clouded by corruption allegations and prosecutors charged him with corruption on three occasions. But Congress’s lower house never gave its consent to lifting his immunity from prosecution, which Brazil’s sitting presidents have.

 His immunity ended when he left office January 1.

 SOURCE: AP NEWS AGENCY </s> SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Former Brazilian President Michel Temer on Thursday surrendered himself to the country's federal police, marking the second time he will be jailed on allegations that he participated in a vast corruption scheme for decades.

Television images showed Temer leaving his home and going into the offices of Brazil's federal police in Sao Paulo.

Temer, who was president until late 2018, was first jailed in March but released days after. He has repeatedly denied the corruption charges against him.

His lawyers have filed an appeal against the latest arrest order.

As part of Brazil's sprawling 'Car Wash' anti-corruption probe, prosecutors have alleged that Temer received bribes that were diverted from resources meant for a Brazilian nuclear power facility and have accused him of heading a 'criminal organization.'

Temer took office in 2016 following the impeachment of leftwing President Dilma Rousseff, whom he served as vice president for six years.

This story has not been edited by Firstpost staff and is generated by auto-feed.

Your guide to the latest election news, analysis, commentary, live updates and schedule for Lok Sabha Elections 2019 on firstpost.com/elections. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or like our Facebook page for updates from all 543 constituencies for the upcoming general elections. </s> RIO DE JANEIRO May 8 (Reuters) - A Brazilian court on Wednesday ordered that former President Michel Temer be jailed again over an ongoing investigation into allegations of corruption.

Temer has been charged six times in connection with various corruption investigations. The court decision on Wednesday relates to an alleged corruption scheme involving a nuclear power plant operated by Eletronuclear, a subsidiary of state-run Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA.

The former president has repeatedly denied corruption charges against him. Following the arrest order, Temer's attorney told reporters that there were no grounds for the arrest, saying it was an "injustice."

Temer, speaking to reporters in Sao Paulo, said he would turn himself in to authorities the following morning.

Temer had been held for several days in March over charges related to the alleged nuclear scheme. (Reporting by Rodrigo Viga Gaier Writing by Jake Spring Editing by Leslie Adler) </s> RIO DE JANEIRO May 8 (Reuters) - A Brazilian court on Wednesday ordered that former President Michel Temer be jailed again over an ongoing investigation into allegations of corruption.

Temer has been charged six times in connection with various corruption investigations. The court decision on Wednesday relates to an alleged corruption scheme involving a nuclear power plant operated by Eletronuclear, a subsidiary of state-run Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA. </s> Brazil’s former President Michel Temer was arrested on Thursday as part of the sweeping anti-corruption investigation known as “Car Wash”, police said.

According to the Federal Police office in Rio de Janeiro, authorities carried out 10 arrest warrants, including that of Michel Temer, as well as 26 additional search warrants on Thursday.

Local media reported the former president was arrested in his house in Sao Paulo and flown to the Federal Police office in Rio.

Temer, who was president from 2016 to 2018, was hit with corruption charges during his presidency regarding management contracts of several ports in Sao Paulo. Those charges were blocked by his allies in Congress. His arrest was imminent, however, after he left office because he was no longer afforded certain legal protections.

Police said on Thursday that Temer’s arrest stems from new charges related to “crimes of corruption, criminal organisations and money laundry” in the management of a nuclear plant in Rio.

“I’m certain [Temer’s] lawyers will file a habeas corpus request so he can continue to answer to authorities in freedom,” lawyer Luiz Felipe Panelli told Al Jazeera.

Panelli said the judge could have decided to keep Temer under house arrest or other forms of custody.

“This type of arrest only happens when there’s immediate danger the suspect can flee or that he is still committing the crime,” he added.

Since launching in March 2014, the Car Wash investigation has led to the jailing of top businessmen and politicians, including ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

An arrest warrant for Moreira Franco, the former minister for mines and energy, was also issued on Thursday.

Franco’s lawyer told Al Jazeera the warrant was unnecessary because the former minister has told authorities of his whereabouts, and has said, “He is available [to help]the ongoing investigations, has provided testimonials and has defended himself in writing when necessary.”

Local media reported that Temer’s party, Brazilian Democratic Movement, said in a statement that it “regrets the Justice [system]is moving forward with an inquiry in which it has been demonstrated there are no irregularities by the former president and former minister”.

MDB did not immediately respond to Al Jazeera’s request for comment.
Former Brazilian President Michel Temer surrenders to the federal police in response to Wednesday's arrest warrant regarding an investigation into an alleged corruption scheme involving an Eletrobras nuclear power plant. Temer's lawyer's appeal will be heard on Tuesday.