Suitcase Theft Allegations: Unpacking the Controversy Surrounding a Portuguese Politician
Portuguese politician Miguel Arruda, formerly a member of the far-right Chega party, has been accused of stealing suitcases from airports in Lisbon and Ponta Delgada.
Security footage reportedly shows Arruda taking luggage that did not belong to him. Subsequent searches of his residences led to the discovery of multiple suitcases and valuable items.
Arruda has denied the allegations, suggesting that the surveillance videos might have been manipulated using artificial intelligence. Following these accusations, he resigned from Chega and now serves as an independent deputy in the Portuguese parliament. If convicted, he could face a prison sentence of up to five years.