Gerdau controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2016
Bribery, tax fraud, and money-laundering allegations
The company and then chief executive André Bier Gerdau Johannpeter faced legal claims alleging bribery of tax officials, losses to Brazil's tax revenue, laundering of funds, and influence peddling. The reported claims were connected with the Operation Zealots matter. Gerdau denied wrongdoing and said it cooperated with the authorities.
2016
Zelotes tax investigation
Brazil's Zelotes investigation examined alleged irregularities in administrative tax-appeal proceedings and included scrutiny of Gerdau executives and intermediaries. Gerdau denied wrongdoing and said it cooperated with the authorities.
2015
Operation Zealots tax investigation
Brazilian federal police searched Gerdau offices in connection with Operation Zealots, an investigation into alleged manipulation and fraud involving the country's tax appeals system.