The mayor of Mortágua, Ricardo Pardal, was accused by the Public Prosecutor's Office of having favored a man through the rigging of a public tender. The accusation refers to an alleged manipulation of the tender process to benefit a close associate.
The favored man is described as being the brother-in-law of Mayor Ricardo Pardal, establishing a family relationship between them. This closeness was reportedly used to ensure victory in the public tender in question.
The Public Prosecutor's Office presented the accusation against Ricardo Pardal, attributing responsibility for the rigging of the tender. The authorities are investigating the circumstances in which the process took place and the possible irregularities committed.
The case arises in the context of a broader investigation into possible practices of undue favoritism in public tenders, with the Public Prosecutor's Office acting to ensure the legality of municipal public procurement processes.
