“This reflects progress in the investigation, being conducted by the Portuguese, German and British authorities. In Portuguese law, declaring arguido status can be a move before an arrest or the bringing of charges. The German newspaper Bild reported that Brueckner’s lawyer, Friedrich Fuelscher, said the Portuguese decision appeared to be a “procedural trick”. In Portuguese law, an arguido status can be a preliminary move ahead of an arrest being made or charges brought. The case has continued through many bodies, including Scotland Yard and Portuguese authorities, but very little is still known about the incident.

Source: The Star April 22, 2022 17:45 UTC