Summary:
Four current leaders of local parish councils accused in the Tutti-Frutti Operation.
Ângelo Pereira suspended from office due to charges of improper receipt of advantage.
Inês Drummond resigns after being accused of misconduct.
60 individuals implicated in the investigation, highlighting widespread corruption concerns in Lisbon.
Major Developments in the Tutti-Frutti Investigation
The conclusion of the Tutti-Frutti Operation has sent shockwaves through the PSD Lisbon, with four current leaders of the local parish councils facing a range of criminal charges. The Public Prosecutor's Office has implicated 60 individuals, including 49 people and 11 entities, among which are two councilors from the Lisbon City Council.
One of the accused is the social-democrat Ângelo Pereira, who oversaw Urban Hygiene, Civil Protection, and Sports. He is charged with improper receipt of advantage and has announced his suspension from office. Meanwhile, the socialist Inês Drummond, who held no specific portfolios, faces four counts of misconduct and has declared her resignation from her position.
This unfolding situation raises serious concerns about corruption and governance in the capital, as the investigation continues to develop.
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