Nine people convicted of trafficking immigrants in the Alentejo
Seven of the defendants received prison sentences of between three and nine years for exploiting immigrants in the Alentejo.
Beja court convicts nine people of immigrant trafficking in the Alentejo
The Court of Beja found nine defendants guilty of organising and facilitating the illegal transport of migrants through the Alentejo region, following an investigation into a people‑smuggling network operating in southern Portugal.
Beja court convicts nine over immigrant trafficking
The Tribunal de Beja convicted nine people for immigrant trafficking operating in the Alentejo region, according to multiple outlets reporting the court’s decision. Coverage focuses on the criminal sanctions and the disruption of a trafficking network that affected migrants in the area. Migrant communities, NGOs and legal‑aid organisations should monitor sentencing and victim‑support measures; those in the Alentejo region should be alert to follow‑up investigations.
Beja court to deliver judgment on 5 January in case over exploitation of immigrants
The case involves 30 counts of human trafficking, as well as offences of facilitating illegal immigration, criminal association for facilitating illegal immigration, and money laundering.
White Elephant network exploited 112 women
The owner and his right‑hand man recruited prostitutes in Brazil, who were given set working hours and fixed rates they were required to charge.
US State Department points out flaws in Portugal's fight against human trafficking
The United States states that there are still gaps in identifying victims, especially among asylum seekers. Additionally, compensation and restitution granted to trafficking victims remain rare.
35 defendants on trial for immigrant exploitation
Those accused of operating a human trafficking network are already on trial. They facilitated the arrival of immigrants in Portugal and kept them in degrading conditions without pay.
Trial begins in Beja of 22 people, 13 companies charged with exploiting immigrants
The trial of 22 people and 13 companies for alleged exploitation of immigrants in Portugal’s Alentejo region began today at Beja Court, involving crimes such as human trafficking, criminal association, The post Trial begins in Beja of 22 people, 13 companies charged with exploiting immigrants appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Police have already identified 60 immigrants enslaved by the network of officers
Around a hundred immigrants from East Timor were lured with promises of work. Victims lived in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions in the area of Cabeça Gorda, in Beja.
Beja Court to Begin Trial on Monday for 35 Defendants Accused of Immigrant Exploitation
The Beja Court will start the trial on Monday for 35 defendants charged with crimes including human trafficking, criminal association, aiding illegal immigration, and money laundering, among others, for the alleged exploitation of immigrants in Alentejo.
Two arrested on suspicion of human trafficking and aiding illegal immigration at Lisbon Airport
Authorities have arrested two individuals at Lisbon Airport for allegedly being involved in human trafficking and assisting illegal immigration activities.
