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PGR investigates PJ director for alleged false statements in court and abuse of power

SIC Notícias14 September 2026 at 18:08

The Attorney General's Office opened an inquiry to investigate the director of the Judicial Police, Carlos Cabreiro. The office of the Attorney General, Amadeu Guerra, confirmed the opening of this inquiry.

The case aims to investigate alleged false statements made in court by Carlos Cabreiro, as well as suspicions of abuse of power. These are the main lines of investigation that prompted the opening of the case.

The inquiry was opened following a complaint filed by a coordinator of the Judicial Police against the current director. This complaint was the starting point for the investigation conducted by the PGR.

The information was first reported by Expresso magazine, which reported on this investigation involving the highest instance of the Public Ministry investigating the leader of the Judicial Police.

Why this matters

This investigation involves the director of Portugal's main criminal investigation body, raising questions about integrity and accountability in police leadership. Readers learn that there is a serious internal conflict at the PJ, with a coordinator accusing the director of illegal practices, which may affect trust in justice institutions.

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