The Lisbon Public Prosecutor's Office has indicted 15 defendants, six of which are companies. They were creating fake contribution records for the Social Security system.
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The Public Prosecutor's Office (Ministério Público) is the independent body that leads criminal investigations and represents the state in court. It gets involved in cases like a long-delayed INEM response because it can order autopsies, investigate potential criminal negligence or procedural failures, and decide whether to bring charges or recommend disciplinary action.
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