Brazil corruption scandal hits infamous flip-flop company Brazil’s Havaianas, the flip-flops that have conquered the whole world, went from being “poor people’s sandals,” in the 60’s to a must-have fashion item. The simple, colourful footwear has not, however, escaped from the corruption scandals ripping through the South-American giant, and the owners of J&F holding company have had to sell their shares to pay for their prison bail-out. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES