Portuguese man convicted of child sexual abuse detained in Switzerland after four years on the run
A Portuguese citizen aged 44, convicted to five years in prison for child sexual abuse, was detained in Switzerland pursuant to a European arrest warrant. He had been a fugitive for approximately four years.
Portuguese man convicted of child sexual abuse detained in Switzerland after four years on the run
Swiss authorities detained a 44-year-old Portuguese national under a European arrest warrant. The individual had been convicted to five years in custody for crimes of child sexual abuse and had been on the run for approximately four years.
The facts date back to 2006 and 2022, as disclosed by the Judicial Police in a statement. The fugitive was residing in Switzerland when local authorities located him and proceeded with his arrest.
Following his detention, the defendant was extradited to Portuguese territory. The man is currently serving the custodial sentence imposed on him.
The operation resulted from collaboration between the Portuguese and Swiss judicial systems, within the framework of international police and judicial cooperation instruments.
Source: Correio da Manhã
Source: Correio da Manhã