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National director of PJ is under investigation for suspected abuse of power and false statements in court
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National director of PJ is under investigation for suspected abuse of power and false statements in court

SAPO Notícias14 September 2026 at 19:12

The current national director of the Judicial Police (PJ), Carlos Cabreiro, is being investigated by the Public Prosecutor's Office. The investigation concerns suspected crimes of false statements and abuse of power. The Public Prosecutor's Office is the body responsible for conducting this investigation against the senior police official.

Why this matters

This investigation raises concerns about the integrity of the leadership of Portugal's main criminal investigation force. Readers may question the impartiality and credibility of an institution that should uphold the Rule of Law, while a pending legal proceeding may have implications for public trust in the PJ.

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