- cross-posted to:
- globalnews@lemmy.zip
- cross-posted to:
- globalnews@lemmy.zip
Summary
Miguel Arruda, a far-right Portuguese politician, has been accused of stealing luggage at airports and was expelled from his party, Chega.
Police reportedly found missing suitcases at his home and cited surveillance footage allegedly showing him taking another person’s bag at Lisbon airport.
Arruda denied the allegations, claiming the footage might be AI-generated and asked for his parliamentary immunity to be lifted.
Prosecutors confirmed an investigation unrelated to his official duties, while media reports suggested he may have sold stolen items online.
The ass hat tried to get away by saying he couldn’t remember stealing anything. With video of the crime…
My my a thieving politician? What a surprise… and from a Chega politician of all parties. Who would have thought… /s