JAIR BOLSONARO, Brazil’s right-wing former president, has been implicated in a jewel sales scandal, according to reports.

Veja magazine reported today that Mauro Cid, a former orderly to Mr Bolsonaro, is willing to admit helping to sell on jewellery given by the government of Saudi Arabia to buyers in the United States.

Lt-Col Cid is also said to have admitted transferring the loot to Brazil and into the hands of Mr Bolsonaro in a way that would not leave a trail.