Artworks by American resident in Portugal have illicit origins

Nearly 300 works, valued at millions of euros, seized by the Judiciary Police.

International network accused of using Portugal to launder 4.5 million euros

An international criminal group is facing charges for allegedly using the Portuguese financial system to launder 4.5 million euros.

Jornal de Notícias24 Apr

Expresso da Manhã: when it comes to money laundering, does Portugal wash whiter?

Reporters from an inspection of the Central Department of Investigation and Penal Action reveal that only a small fraction of the thousands of reports made by banks and other entities regarding suspected money laundering are investigated. On Expresso da Manhã, Paulo Baldaia speaks with journalist Micael Pereira.

Justice system leaves money laundering unchecked

An inspection report conducted at the end of 2024 reveals that only a tiny fraction of the thousands of reports received were evaluated.

Works by Miró and Picasso discovered in Penalva. They were going to be sold by a collector's butler

The authenticity of the pieces has yet to be confirmed. The owner has already passed away, but it is suspected that he was linked to international money laundering.

Coimbra Public Prosecutor's Office charges nine people with criminal association. Suspects amassed 4.4 million euros

The group opened 72 bank accounts in national territory, which they used to fragment the amounts and hinder the tracking of operations.

Coimbra Public Prosecutor's Office charges nine people with criminal association and two other crimes

The Coimbra Public Prosecutor's Office has charged nine defendants with criminal association, money laundering, and document forgery, crimes that allegedly generated over 4.4 million euros in illicit gains. The transnational criminal organisation used sophisticated phishing and cyber-fraud techniques to launder money through a network of shell companies and fake identities, with victims identified in several countries including the US, Norway, Sweden, the UK, and India. Authorities have seized over 1.2 million euros in bank assets and are seeking the recovery of the remaining funds.

'Monte Branco' yields 6.4 million to the State

It is the largest money laundering case in Portugal.

Senator Fabiano Contarato warns of the international advance of Brazilian factions and money laundering in Portugal - MVNU

MVNU20 Apr

Brazilian funk singers detained on suspicion of money laundering

The artists are suspected of being part of an organisation that carried out illegal transactions exceeding 1.6 billion reais (272.45 million euros).

PJ refers 41 million fraud investigation to the Public Prosecutor's Office

Inquiry sent to the Public Prosecutor's Office reveals a Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) scheme involving shell companies and false identities. Nearly 1.6 million in cash and four luxury cars were seized.

Legal Solutions. Can I pay a house deposit in cash? If someone asks me to use my account to receive money, what risks do I face?

The President of the Order of Notaries, Jorge Silva, answers these and other questions in the Legal Solutions segment.