A task force of Brazilian public prosecutors said on Friday it is seeking to fine over a dozen people 5.3 billion reais ($1.3 billion) on accusations of fraud, money laundering and corruption involving an investment fund linked to prominent businessman Joesley Batista. Batista, the biggest shareholder in meatpacker JBS SA , is not among the 14 people accused of crimes, the public prosecutors noted in a statement that said the criminal accusations are based on information gathered from plea deals, including one signed by Batista.