Operation 'Miraculous Land' Uncovers Massive Immigration Fraud

Portuguese police have dismantled a criminal group involved in illegally regularizing the status of 4,000 migrants. The operation, dubbed 'Miraculous Land', targeted activities such as illegal immigration, document forgery, and money laundering, amid new immigration restrictions. Two suspected ringleaders were arrested, highlighting loopholes in the previous system.

In a significant crackdown, Portuguese police announced they have dismantled a criminal group allegedly responsible for illegal immigration activities involving the regularization of around 4,000 migrants. The arrests come under the banner of Operation 'Miraculous Land', conducted just outside Lisbon.

The group is accused of generating illicit profits through illegal means, such as document forgery and computer fraud, capitalizing on gaps in the immigration framework established by the previous administration. These loopholes allegedly allowed foreigners easy entry into the job market.

Authorities revealed that the group illegally accessed social security credentials from insolvent companies to issue fraudulent employment documentation. The detained suspects include a businessman and a lawyer, though their identities remain undisclosed.