The Brazilian embassy in Dublin has confirmed that former solicitor Michael Lynn has been granted permanent residency in Brazil.
Mr Lynn is understood to be facing about 50 charges related to mortgage fraud. It is believed he was granted a permanent visa for Brazil because he has a child who was born there.
Having practised on Capel Street in Dublin, Mr Lynn was struck off by the President of the High Court more than four years ago and had a fine of €1 million imposed on him.
The Law Society first reported complaints against him to gardaí in October 2007. He fled Ireland in that year, owing more than €80m to financial institutions and investors. He was initially reported to be living in Bulgaria and then Portugal.