Witness points to financial links to Rui Rangel and Santos Martins during 'Operation Lex' hearing
Cristina Martins says there was an investment company said to belong to Rui Rangel's family, as well as a loan at the bank where her ex-husband worked.
Judiciary Police carry out searches at Setúbal City Hall
The Judiciary Police have carried out searches at the council led by Maria das Dores Meira. Authorities are investigating travel expense allowances for trips abroad and payments for using a personal car, despite there being an official provided with a driver.
In 'final phase'. Gouveia e Melo is not a suspect in the investigation into direct awards in the Navy
The Attorney General's Office says the inquiry into direct awards carried out by the Navy is 'in its final phase'.
Public Prosecutor's Office investigates direct contracts at the Navy involving Gouveia e Melo
At issue are 57 contracts approved by the now presidential candidate. In 2018 the Court of Appeal accused him of fabricating stories in the newspapers. Emails reveal internal feuds and behind-the-scenes manoeuvres.
