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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.

Casa Pia is accused of concealing Russian funds. Also covered: the campaign that changed/upended the opinion polls.

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.
