Remand in custody for man accused of banking fraud scheme in Fafe
An individual arrested in Lisbon in the Click&Go operation, accused of money laundering and unlawful use of bank data, was remanded in custody by Fafe court.
Remand in custody for man accused of banking fraud scheme in Fafe
The Criminal Court of Instruction in the city of Fafe applied the most severe measure of restraint to a man detained in the capital on Friday, in the context of the Click&Go operation. The defendant faces suspicion of money laundering and misuse of card information, as reported by Observador.
The investigation, headed by the Public Prosecutor's Office in that northern district, began with an enquiry that uncovered the unlawful appropriation of bank data from an entity. Using that information, the suspect purchased high-value goods, which he subsequently resold, concealing the illicit origin of the proceeds.
The police operation was prompted by the risk of flight. The man was in Portuguese territory without proper documentation, had no known employment and was staying in a hotel, meaning he could disappear at any moment, which would jeopardise the preservation of evidence.
During two searches of residences, officers collected computers, mobile phones, financial documents and cash, materials considered essential to the case.
Source: Google News PT — Crime (pt)