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One year later, Public Prosecutor reopens investigation and orders analysis of Ukrainian young woman's phone found dead in the Tagus river
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One year later, Public Prosecutor reopens investigation and orders analysis of Ukrainian young woman's phone found dead in the Tagus river

Correio da Manhã15 September 2026 at 15:08

One year after the death of a young Ukrainian woman known as 'Vika', the Public Prosecutor decided to reopen the investigation into the case. The young woman's body was found in the Tagus river.

Vika's mother pointed out flaws in the initial investigation of the case. The mother expressed doubts about the progress of the proceedings and requested a reanalysis of the facts.

The Public Prosecutor agreed with the mother's allegations and ordered the reopening of the case. One of the measures ordered was the analysis of the young Ukrainian woman's phone.

The reopening of the case comes one year after the discovery of Vika's body in the waters of the Tagus, reopening questions about the circumstances of her death.

Why this matters

The reopening of the case comes after the young woman's mother exposed flaws in the initial investigation, raising questions about the quality of police work and the thoroughness of the initial inquiry.

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