Thousands of immigrants, primarily from Nepal, face potential expulsion from Portugal after falling victim to a widespread residency permit fraud scheme involving forged documents.
Thousands of immigrants, victims of a scam, are on the verge of expulsion from Portugal. Dozens spend the night at the doors of the PJ
Friday, 27 March 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The Judicial Police (Polícia Judiciária) is Portugal’s national criminal investigation force that handles serious crimes such as homicide, organised crime, corruption and major fraud. It conducts criminal inquiries alongside prosecutors, so if you are involved in or affected by a serious criminal case in Portugal the PJ leads investigative work and consular assistance may be helpful.
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