Four of the defendants decided to give statements in the trial that began this Tuesday at the Judicial Court of the District of Madeira, in Funchal, related to an alleged fraud in obtaining air mobility subsidies. Of the 16 defendants constituted in the case, 12 were present at this first trial session. At stake is what is considered the largest scam involving the Social Mobility Subsidy, in a total value of around 2.5 million euros.
Four defendants decide to speak
dnoticias.pt15 September 2026 at 11:19
Why this matters
Readers in the region are affected because this trial concerns an alleged large-scale scam involving air mobility subsidies, an important support for residents of Madeira and Porto Santo. The defrauding of 2.5 million euros in regional public funds may have an impact on services available to the population.
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