Pedro Nuno Santos declares that the preliminary investigation initiated against him during the election campaign has been closed, as anticipated
Breaking News: Ex-Socialist Leader's Property Purchase Investigation Closed
This afternoon saw the Public Ministry wrap up the preliminary inquiry into ex-PS leader Pedro Nuno Santos, surrounding the acquisition of two homes – one in Lisbon and another in Montemor-o-Novo.
The probe follows the November 2023 revelation by Sábado magazine that Santos had not disclosed the method of payment for a Lisbon home valued at 740,000 euros. Initially, his wife paid 290,000 euros upfront, while the rest (450,000 euros) was financed by a speedily repaid bank loan. This sparked questions about the source of the funds and any discrepancies in the reporting of the purchase.
Now, after gathering vital evidence and conducting a comprehensive inquiry, the Public Prosecutor’s Office has officially closed the preliminary investigation on June 18, 2025. This move signifies that no immediate legal action will be taken based on the current evidence, although the specific reasons for the closure remain undisclosed[2].
Pedro Nuno Santos, who held posts as Minister of Infrastructure and Housing and Secretary-General of the Socialist Party before stepping down following disappointing electoral results in 2024 and 2025, has been under the microscope partly due to these financial controversies concerning property purchases[1][2]. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
International politics and general news continue to revolve around the former Socialist Party leader, Pedro Nuno Santos, as the closure of the preliminary investigation into his property purchases raises questions. Despite the official closing of the case by the Public Prosecutor's Office on June 18, 2025, the specific reasons for the closure remain undisclosed, fuelling debates on policy-and-legislation and accountability in its application.
