MP launches new phase of operation against fraud in public tenders in Aquidabã and Porto da Folha MPSE/Reproduction The Public Ministry of Sergipe (MPSE) launched, this Wednesday, 17th, Operation Gauge III, the third phase of the investigation that investigates an alleged fraud scheme structured in public tenders held in the Sergipe municipalities of Aquidabã and Porto da Folha. According to the MPSE, investigations uncover signs of fraud in public tenders, with possible organized action to compromise the transparency and integrity of selection processes. The seized material will be subjected to analysis to allow the identification of other elements related to the case. ✅ Click here to follow the g1 SE channel on WhatsApp The new stage continues the actions initiated in the first phase of Operation Gabarito, launched in June 2025, when search and seizure warrants were executed in municipalities in Sergipe and Bahia. Subsequently, in December 2025, the MPSE launched Operation Gauge II, deepening the investigation into the possible existence of a criminal scheme aimed at manipulating public contests. Now on g1 The action had the operational support of the Sergipe Civil Police Internal Affairs Department and aimed to comply with a court order at an address located in the municipality of Aquidabã. The operation is part of Operation National Convergence, which is an integrated mobilization of the Brazilian Public Ministry aimed at confronting organized criminal structures, with coordinated action between state Public Ministries and security forces.