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Brazilian Senate bets inquiry schedules testimony from Adélia Soares and Peach Blossom representative

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Brazil's Senate inquiry into betting is due to hear lawyer Adélia de Jesus Soares and a representative of Peach Blossom River Technology on Tuesday 29 April from 11am. Senator Soraya Thronicke requested both summonses; she cited police investigations into possible financial irregularities and alleged links involving Soares's payment-processing company and Peach Blossom, claims that remain allegations.

The hearings may inform the Senate inquiry's examination of financial and regulatory issues involving online betting platforms.

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