The Attorney General's Office opened an inquiry against the national director of the Judicial Police. The inquiry follows alleged false statements made in court and possible abuse of power by the police official.
At issue is an investigation underway within the scope of the "Football Leaks" case, a process involving the known "hacker" Rui Pinto. This case has been investigated by the Judicial Police under the direction of the person targeted by the new inquiry.
The case directly affects trust in Portuguese judicial institutions, as it involves the director of the Judicial Police. Readers follow with concern this development in the "Football Leaks" process, which has already revealed irregular practices in European football and now exposes tensions between the Public Prosecutor's Office and the Judicial Police.
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