Latest news and stories about financial crime in Portugal for expats and residents.
A scammer involved in cryptocurrency fraud has been placed in preventive detention after stealing 1.5 million euros. Another accomplice, who took over 500,000 euros, faces restrictions including daily check-ins and a ban on financial transactions globally.
An analysis of the 'White Web II' operation, focusing on tracking financial flows and enhancing international collaboration.
The PJ described suspicions of mismanagement at Caixa Geral de Depósitos, but no one was charged. Carlos Santos Ferreira transferred assets to his wife.
The trend is reportedly linked to the growing use of digital platforms, which creates opportunities for this type of crime.
Ricciardi played a pivotal role in reporting irregularities at BES, which he dreamed of recovering
According to the PSP, the suspects received cash by hand and subsequently sent the amounts via transfer applications, bypassing existing bureaucratic procedures.
A woman is alleged to have defrauded a victim of 100,000 euros.
The Court of Appeal rules that Salgado should face trial in connection with the BESA case.
CEO fraud campaigns are characterised by the sending of emails or messages in which a malicious actor poses as an entity associated with the target organisation, managing to obtain money.
