# São José Corruption Probe Targets Local Officials

> Police uncover corruption scheme involving São José city officials in Santa Catarina.
- Title: São José Corruption Probe Targets Local Officials · CNN Brasil
- Summary: Police uncover corruption scheme involving São José city officials in Santa Catarina.
- Keywords: operacao alvará ii, prefeitura de são jose, corrupção, alvarás, servidores públicos, polícia civil, CNN Brasil
- Source: CNN Brasil — https://cnnbrasil.com.br/nacional/sul/sc/operacao-mira-esquema-de-corrupcao-na-prefeitura-de-sao-jose-em-sc
- Author: Giuliana Zanin
- Published: 2026-11-06T15:54:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: operacao alvará ii, prefeitura de são jose, corrupção, alvarás, servidores públicos, polícia civil, news
## Operation Alvará II Launched
Santa Catarina police launched the second phase of Operation Alvará II on Friday, June 6, targeting a possible corruption scheme in São José city government.
## Corruption Scheme Details
The scheme allegedly involves private individuals and city officials working together to improperly influence building permits, construction inspections, and stalled projects.
## Investigation Actions
Police executed 10 search warrants across São José, Florianópolis, and Palhoça, seizing documents and electronic equipment for forensic analysis.
## Key takeaway

Santa Catarina police investigate a possible corruption scheme among São José city officials where private interests allegedly influenced building permits and construction inspections.