The Judicial Police, through the National Anti-Corruption Unit (UNCC), as part of an investigation by the Public Ministry (DCIAP), arrested in the Greater Lisbon area a 43-year-old businessman, for crimes of forgery document, aggravated fraud and money laundering arising from international business.

The amounts involved exceed one million euros. During the operation house searches were conducted and various materials related to the practice of criminal activity were seized. The person arrested will appear in court for appropriate remand measures to be undertaken.