Sócrates faces 22 allegations, including money laundering and corruption, the process will begin on July 3.
The process with former Portuguese Prime Minister José Sócrates accused of fraud and corruption will begin on July 3. This was announced on Monday by the Lisbon Court, TASR reports on the basis of AFP report.
Socrates faces 22 allegations
A total of 22 allegations, including money laundering, falsification of documents and corruption, faces a 6 -year -old Socrates. The accusations concern his activities in 2005-2011, when he held the position of Prime Minister.
The Lisbon Court announced the date of the beginning of the process, in which, in addition to the ex -prime minister, approximately 20 other persons, after the meeting of judges and lawyers, will be judged. For example, co -defendants with the ex -Prime Minister are entrepreneurs charged with the so -called. financial crimes.
Socrates himself commented on the announcement of the commencement of the process disagreement. “The case is still in the investigation phase, so the trial cannot be held,” he told the Portuguese media.
