Latest news and stories about police misconduct in immigration in Portugal for expats and residents.
The Ministry of Internal Administration has launched an investigation into the deportation of Brazilian student Kauê Matos, with officials expressing disapproval over the handling of the case involving a well-integrated family.
SOS Racismo says a young São Toméan, Samuel Edi, remains detained at Lisbon Airport “without knowing the factual or legal reasons,” and alleges he was “brutally assaulted” by police. The PSP rejects the claims, denying any unprovoked assaults or mistreatment. The case reflects a direct dispute between an advocacy group and law enforcement, raising questions about transparency, detainee rights, and the need for an independent inquiry or clear official documentation to establish what occurred.
GNR officers from Tavira, who are under house arrest, are accused of a total of 27 crimes. They allegedly forced victims to pay fines for fabricated road-traffic offences.
