Operation Marquis: José Sócrates returns to court today to give statements

José Sócrates returns this Thursday to the Central Criminal Court of Lisbon to give new statements in the trial of Operation Marquis. The former prime minister faces this judicial process related to Operation Marquis, an investigation involving alleged crimes of corruption, tax fraud and money laundering. This new court session marks another step in the lengthy process that has been ongoing for several years. The trial continues to attract media attention due to the dimension of the case and the profile of the main defendant.