The Judiciary Police (Polícia Judiciária or PJ) has referred an investigation into a 3.5 million euro fraud scheme to the Public Prosecutor's Office (Ministério Público or MP). The case, which involves nine Brazilian nationals arrested last year, centers on 'CEO Fraud' and 'Invoice Fraud' orchestrated by a transnational criminal organization. Authorities have frozen 418,000 euros and identified 17 victims who lost a combined 1.4 million euros.
Judiciary Police conclude 3.5 million euro fraud investigation
Wednesday, 8 April 2026AI summary
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.
Sources (3)
- PJ refers investigation into 3.5 million euro fraud scheme to the Public Prosecutor's OfficeECO · 4:55pm, 8 Apr 2026
- Public Prosecution Service to investigate 3.5 million fraudObservador · 6:35pm, 8 Apr 2026
- CEO Fraud: PJ concludes international scam case involving over 3.5 million eurosDiário de Notícias · 4:41pm, 8 Apr 2026
