The investigation follows a statement made by the president of Cuiabá, Cristiano Desch, who accused Vasco of "estelionato esportivo" (sports fraud). Pedrinho responded to the accusations, saying that he will not engage in a confrontation with irresponsible individuals. He also stated that Vasco is acting within the law and that the club is being unfairly targeted as an example.
Globo Esporte Futebol reported that Cristiano Desch believes that clubs in financial difficulties, such as Vasco and Santos, should be punished with point deductions in the championships. He also suggested that this would have prevented the Corinthians club from paying their debts.