The Brazilian Global Media Group website reported on April 24 that the Brazilian federal government's comprehensive financial management system managed by the Brazilian treasury and used for government payment activities was illegally hacked in April. According to the audit results, the intruders misappropriated at least 3.5 million reais (approximately RMB 4.9 million) of federal funds. According to reports, various agencies affected by this incident have begun investigating illegal activities. According to current investigation results, at least 17 user passwords have been leaked. The intruders managed to obtain bank statements from various institutions and tamper with payee data, then misappropriated public funds through a mechanism similar to the instant transfer system of an online payment service platform. Since it is suspected that some of the stolen money has been remitted abroad, the Central Bank of Brazil has also joined the investigation. Following the discovery of the invasion, the Brazilian treasury has requested various institutions to use different payment instructions. Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on April 23 that the investigation is continuing and that a person responsible has basically been identified. Since the investigation was conducted in secret, he himself did not know the suspect's name or other information. Furthermore, he said that the exact amount of money involved in the case is currently unclear. (CCTV News)