Latest news and stories about embezzlement in Portugal for expats and residents.
A 'hole' in the accounts leads to a complaint with the Public Prosecutor's Office; the suspect has since been removed from the SNCGP.
The Public Prosecutor's Office has charged the Mayor of Oeiras, Isaltino Morais, and 22 other defendants, including councillors and staff, with embezzlement and abuse of power. The charges relate to the misuse of 150,000 euros of municipal funds for personal meals between 2017 and 2024. The prosecution is seeking the removal of the officials from office and the repayment of the funds. The Oeiras City Council has denied the allegations, stating that all expenses were legitimate work-related costs incurred in accordance with standard municipal practices.
The Public Prosecutor's Office has charged the Mayor of Oeiras, Isaltino Morais, and 22 other defendants, including councillors and staff, with embezzlement and abuse of power over 150,000 euros spent on meals paid for by the municipality. The local authority subsequently refuted the accusations.
The Public Prosecutor's Office is requesting the forfeiture of political mandates for the positions currently held by the accused. Lisbon councillor Joana Batista is one such case.
The defendant was also sentenced to a fine of 400 euros.
The defendants are accused of committing the crimes of embezzlement, money laundering, and document forgery.
In a statement that did not name the accused, the Public Prosecutor's Office said both were charged with the offence of misconduct in public office, apparently in conjunction with offences of abuse of power and embezzlement.
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.
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Paulo Topa, a lawyer, was detained in Porto as part of an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of funds.
The Polícia Judiciária (PJ) detained lawyer Paulo Topa in Porto on Sunday, a police source told Lusa, saying the action took place as part of an investigation into embezzlement.
A warrant was issued because the authorities considered there was a risk he might flee to Brazil.
