GNR captain orders sale of seized gold
The events date back to 2016. The officer is still serving, despite being a suspect in two cases.
Embezzlement sentence reduced and suspended in Pedrógão Grande
Six-year sentence reduced to five years and suspended for a former divisional head who diverted public funds from 2013. The former treasurer also had her sentence reduced to four years, likewise suspended.
Wake-up: Casa Pia accused of hiding Russian money. The campaign that upended the opinion polls
Casa Pia is accused of concealing Russian funds. Also covered: the campaign that changed/upended the opinion polls.
Operation Marquis: Former adviser said he did not know whether Sócrates was paid to exert influence after leaving government
Vítor Escária confirmed that the former prime minister “interceded many times” in the process of payments owed to the Lena group for the construction of thousands of social housing units in Venezuela, but says he “had no idea whether he was being paid” for it.
Former Montalegre local officials to stand trial in April
A former president and vice-president are suspected of operating a scheme between 2014 and 2022 in which they favoured friends and family in hundreds of public tenders.
André Ventura. The 'anti-establishment' presidential candidate who did not want to be one
He is standing in the 2026 presidential election, but he never wanted to. That was how André Ventura presented his candidacy in Belém last September, saying he would have preferred to support Pedro Passos Coelho. However, in the absence of a candidate who matched his aspirations, he argued that Chega 'must have a voice'. Throughout the campaign he has focused his criticism mainly on immigration, healthcare and corruption.
Manuel Serrão declared insolvent with millions in debts and no assets or money
The former sports commentator was accused of being the mastermind behind a scheme to fraudulently use EU/community funds that cost the State €42 million.
"There is no wiretap showing Pinto Moreira asking for money": defence seeks acquittal of former MP in 'Operation Vortex'
The former MP is accused of demanding €50,000 from a businessman to favour real estate projects in Espinho.
Corruption: Lawyer Paulo Topa remanded in custody
The Porto court ordered the most severe precautionary measure for the lawyer, who is suspected of committing crimes of corruption, document forgery and money laundering: remand in custody.
Land trafficking
Those who control political power are rapidly multiplying their fortunes.
Presidential election: Catarina Martins says she is not part of the 'revolving doors' between political and economic power
Catarina Martins, running in the presidential contest, states she does not take part in the 'revolving doors' phenomenon that links political positions with the private economic sector.
We have a mechanism for corruption entry in Portugal
The statement highlights the existence of a system in Portugal that facilitates corruption.