Latest news and stories about fraud in Portugal for expats and residents.
The district courts of Cascais, Guimarães, and Coimbra claim they lack territorial jurisdiction. The Supreme Court will make the final decision.
A defendant in the 'Almocreve' case, investigated by the Porto Judicial Police, allowed a criminal group to move more money.
The Lisbon North Department of Investigation and Penal Action has opened an inquiry following one of the complaints filed in January by Portuguese victims of the British company.
For years, a couple set up a criminal scheme to manage various hospital canteens in the country, leading to the State being defrauded of over a million euros. The case is explained by CNN Portugal journalist Henrique Magalhães Claudino.
The 'Doa a Quem Doer' programme reveals the story of a man who sells various products on social media and is accused of being a fraudster. This week's episode investigates the case of a three-year-old girl who has passed away, but whose image is still being used to solicit monetary donations.
According to a note published by the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Porto district, a company based in Vale de Cambra, its main directors and more than 30 other defendants – The post Fraud: 35 defendants accused of swindling state and EU out of €1.6 million appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Flávio Bolsonaro and 'Lulinha' are under investigation for pension fraud involving investments in Portugal.
A businessman identified as the central operator of a scheme that allegedly embezzled over a billion euros set up companies in Porto and Lisbon. The scandal already involves references to the sons of Lula and Bolsonaro.
This week's 'Doa a Quem Doer' exposes two internet scams: orders that are never delivered and a fake fundraising appeal.
First part of 'Doa a Quem Doer' from this Friday, March 13, 2026.
International operation focused on combating cyber fraud, computer viruses, and ransomware, with Interpol currently investigating 110 more individuals.
A couple accessed a travel agency's account and booked flights, hotels, and cruises worth 14,000 euros. They were identified by the Braga Judicial Police.
The tragic case of a three-year-old girl who died of cancer in Brazil last year is being used in an online scam to solicit money.
Losses for the company amount to 14,000 euros.
A man tells CMTV how he was scammed after paying a deposit to a supposed landlord for a two-bedroom apartment for 600 euros. The 'Quero Justiça' programme also spoke with lawyer Sarmento Pais, who explained that this case is a qualified fraud.
According to the PJ, the suspects allegedly gained access to the travel company's account, making several unauthorised bookings. The same statement reported that two house searches were carried out.
Illegal weapons and ammunition were also seized.
Losses for the company amount to 14,000 euros.
The Judiciary Police carried out a police operation in Santa Maria da Feira, resulting in two suspects being formally charged with illegitimate access and computer and communications fraud, causing financial loss to a company specialising in travel sales.
The Public Prosecution Service (Ministério Público) has charged 15 individuals and six companies for running a network that facilitated illegal immigration. The group allegedly created fraudulent Social Security (Segurança Social) records to help over 2,000 foreign citizens obtain work visas and residency. Those awaiting residency should ensure their documentation is handled by reputable legal professionals to avoid involvement in such schemes.
The Public Prosecutor's Office (Ministério Público) is the independent body that leads criminal investigations and represents the state in court. It gets involved in cases like a long-delayed INEM response because it can order autopsies, investigate potential criminal negligence or procedural failures, and decide whether to bring charges or recommend disciplinary action.
He has been remanded in custody. The scheme is being investigated by the Public Prosecutor's Office in Seixal.
A man was sentenced to two years and two months in prison at the Nisa court for driving with a duplicate licence.
A real estate businessman has been charged with 52 counts of qualified fraud, stemming from fictitious transactions involving the sale of properties that were seized by the state. This case highlights significant issues within the real estate market and raises questions about legal reforms needed to prevent such fraudulent activities.
The Judicial Police have launched Operation 'Scorched Earth' to investigate a €3.6 million fraud involving European funds allocated for reforestation projects in Madeira. The operation has led to 26 searches in Madeira and Lisbon, identifying seven defendants, including five individuals and two companies. The investigation focuses on potential crimes such as qualified fraud, undue receipt of advantages, corruption, and money laundering, with two women arrested for significant losses linked to false investments in crypto-assets.