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Public Prosecutor's Office investigates PJ director for false statements and abuse of power

Notícias de Coimbra15 September 2026 at 10:40

The Public Prosecutor's Office opened an inquiry to investigate the national director of the Judicial Police and other officials of the institution. The investigation concerns alleged crimes of false statements and abuse of power. The Public Prosecutor's Office suspects that those under investigation made false statements in the exercise of their duties. The case is being handled by the competent judicial authorities, who will analyze the evidence collected to determine whether crimes were actually committed by the suspects.

Why this matters

This investigation affects citizens' trust in the security forces and the Portuguese judicial system. Readers closely follow any suspicion of irregularities involving senior positions in the Judicial Police, given the importance of this institution in the country's criminal investigation. The outcome of this inquiry could have significant consequences for the PJ's leadership and the institution's image.

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