The report reveals that at least $200,000 was transferred from a company owned by Santos to his personal bank accounts. The funds were then used for various purposes, including paying off personal debt and making purchases at luxury retailers like Hermes and Sephora. The report also mentioned "smaller purchases" from websites like OnlyFans.
While the Ethics Committee did not recommend any disciplinary action in its report, sources indicate that there is a renewed effort to expel Santos from the House of Representatives. Previous attempts to expel him had failed, but with the release of the damning report, there may be more support for his expulsion this time around.
Santos, who is also facing federal charges including fraud and misuse of campaign funds, has remained defiant in the face of these allegations. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges and continues to serve in Congress.
The release of the Ethics Committee report further adds to the legal troubles faced by Santos and raises questions about his conduct as a public servant.