Police Operation in Lisbon
A significant crackdown by the Polícia Judiciária (PJ) led to the arrest of a 58-year-old man in Lisbon, accused of facilitating illegal immigration and document forgery for the fraudulent regularization of hundreds of immigrants in Portugal.
According to PJ sources, the suspect, of foreign nationality, allegedly orchestrated an illegal scheme since 2020, utilizing fake companies to create false employment contracts. This operation enabled the unauthorized legalization of individuals, primarily from South Asian backgrounds.
“The man is suspected of devising and executing a criminal plan aimed at promoting the fraudulent regularization of hundreds of immigrants, predominantly of South Asian origin, within the national territory, notably through the establishment of shell companies intended to create labor contracts for legalization purposes,” stated PJ in a press release.
Operation Details
The operation, conducted by the National Counter-Terrorism Unit of the PJ, involved multiple searches, both at residences and other locations, resulting in the seizure of numerous forged documents and €10,000 in cash.
Following an initial judicial interrogation, he was subjected to preventive detention. The investigation is being handled by the Department of Investigation and Criminal Action (DIAP) in Lisbon.
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