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PJ arrested two employees of the Coches Museum for suspicion of peculat

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Briefings

Police detained two museum staff in Lisbon for suspected embezzlement involving discounted or free tickets. The operation 'Free Pass' involved four search warrants and nine inspectors. The investigation covers the period from March 2026 to present, with the illicit activity potentially dating back earlier. The suspects are a 48-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman. The museum confirmed no irregularities were found in their daily operations, maintaining full cooperation with authorities.

Key points

• Two suspects, a 48-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman, were detained for suspected embezzlement involving discounted or free museum tickets.
• The investigation covers the period from March 2026 to present, with the illicit activity potentially dating back earlier than the current reporting period.

Context

The Museum of the Coach (Museu Nacional dos Coches) in Lisbon confirmed the operation 'Free Pass' involved four search warrants and nine inspectors. The museum maintained full cooperation with authorities and stated no irregularities were found in their daily operations.

Limitations

The investigation covers the period from March 2026 to present, with the illicit activity potentially dating back earlier than the current reporting period. The specific dates of the earlier activity remain unconfirmed.

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