Portugal's top police chief faces probe for abuse of power and false court statements
The Public Prosecutor's Office has opened a criminal investigation into PJ director Carlos Cabreiro for alleged abuse of authority and misleading testimony in the Rui Pinto trial.
Portugal's Public Prosecutor's Office confirmed that it is investigating Carlos Cabreiro, the national director of the Polícia Judiciária, for alleged abuse of power and false statements made in court. The probe follows a complaint lodged by PJ coordinator David Freitas, who says Cabreiro lied about the lack of electronic monitoring during a pivotal meeting in the Rui Pinto case. Freitas, whose wife was dismissed by Cabreiro and is now facing a separate false-statement charge, uncovered documentation that challenges Cabreiro's testimony.
Prosecutors have opened a criminal inquiry, a procedural step required by law, though no indictment has been announced. Officials note the seriousness of the allegations, which could implicate illegal investigative methods. The investigation occurs amid reports of a deepening internal crisis within the Polícia Judiciária.
