The judge has been presiding over a trial in which Eike Batiste, once the country's richest man, stands accused of insider trading. The trial against the oil billionaire - listed as the world's seventh richest man by Forbes - is seen as a potential turning point in the troubled history of Brazilian justice. If Mr Batiste goes to jail he will be the first to do so for insider trading in the country. 

Porsche driver

Judge Souza first drew the attention of law enforcement authorities in February after he was allegedly seen driving in a Porsche that he had confiscated from Mr Batiste. Source: Financial Times