MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency

Brazilian ex president Temer transferred to new police station in Sao Paulo

Temer is being investigated for allegedly receiving bribes from a construction company in exchange for government contracts. He denies any wrongdoing.

Former Brazilian President Michel Temer has been transferred to a new police station in Sao Paulo for detention while he is investigated in several corruption cases. Temer was moved to the shock police command on Monday, days after he was ordered back to jail during the investigation.

He is being investigated for allegedly receiving bribes from a construction company in exchange for government contracts. He denies any wrongdoing.

The Brazilian Superior Court of Justice is expected to rule Tuesday on a petition by Temer’s lawyer asking that he be freed while he awaits trial. Temer left office Jan. 1 and was arrested in March before being released a few days later.

If the petition for release is denied, Temer’s lawyer says he will appeal to the Supreme Court.