http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/04/world/americas/brazil-labor-minister-quits/index.html(CNN) -- Brazil's cabinet lost another minister Sunday with the resignation of Carlo Lupi, who as labor minister became embroiled in an alleged corruption scandal involving non-governmental organizations.
Brazil's official Agencia Brasil news agency reported Sunday that Lupi became the focus of an ethics investigation involving the alleged misuse of public funds and alleged preferential treatment of certain NGOs.
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The investigation against Lupi began after news reports showed him traveling in a private plane paid for by a non-governmental organization that was receiving money through his ministry. Investigations showed several irregularities and alleged kickbacks that benefited several other NGOs.
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He is the seventh cabinet member to resign this year.
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