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 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.
Judgement on exploitation of immigrants to be read on 5 January
The reading of the judgement had already been scheduled but was postponed because some defendants may not have been notified. The eight defendants face 30 offences and the Public Prosecutor's Office is seeking the acquittal of two of them.
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.
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.
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.
Beja Court postpones ruling on alleged exploitation of immigrants in Alentejo
A panel of judges acknowledged the lack of notification to the defendants and their respective representatives regarding the request for liquidation of inconsistent assets.
MAI requests disciplinary proceedings against authorities
Police and military personnel detained on suspicion of exploiting immigrants in Alentejo have been released. Also in this newspaper, Donald Trump threatens to launch a ground attack on Venezuela soon.
IGAI opens proceedings against police involved in Operation Safra Justa
The Inspectorate-General of Internal Administration has opened disciplinary proceedings against the eleven police officers involved in the operation concerning the exploitation of immigrants. The accused GNR officers reported for duty but were prevented from returning to work by command decision.
GNR soldiers detained for immigrant exploitation in Alentejo return to duty
The 10 GNR soldiers detained on suspicion of exploiting immigrants in Alentejo, who were later released under a term of identity and residence (TIR), have returned to duty today, according to a source from the Guard.
GNR soldiers detained for exploiting immigrants in Alentejo return to duty
The GNR soldiers who were arrested for the exploitation of immigrants in the Alentejo region have resumed their service.
When corrupt police exploit immigrants, André Ventura is distressed
That TVI debate has a history and is not just 'mud': it highlights André Ventura's inability to discuss the exploitation of immigrants when it involves members of the security forces. Opinion by Ana Sá Lopes
10 GNR and PSP guards released in immigrant exploitation case
Ten guards from the National Republican Guard (GNR) and the Public Security Police (PSP) have been released from custody in connection with a case involving the exploitation of immigrants.
Immigrant exploitation. Without transcribed wiretaps, the GNR and PSP have been released and can continue in their roles
The GNR and PSP have been released from custody due to the absence of transcribed wiretaps in the case of immigrant exploitation, allowing them to continue their duties.
"Fair Harvest". Ten of the 17 suspects in immigrant exploitation with identity and residence terms
The other seven defendants are expected to learn about the coercive measures on Saturday. The Public Prosecutor's Office is requesting preventive detention.
Ten of the 17 arrested for immigrant exploitation released
A dozen defendants have been granted a Term of Identity and Residence, while the other seven will learn about the coercive measures on Saturday afternoon. The Public Prosecutor's Office is requesting preventive detention.
