David Silva Ramalho, Managing Associate at Morais Leitão, was featured today on TSF's "Vamos aos Factos" podcast in a segment entitled "President Victim of Online Fraud: What Does the Law Say?".
During the interview, he discussed the legal framework applicable to fraudulent schemes that misuse the image of public figures and rely on falsified content to mislead potential victims.
David Silva Ramalho outlined the main offences that may arise in these situations, including fraud, computer forgery and money laundering, and explained the legal requirements associated with each.
The interview also addressed the potential liability of platforms hosting or distributing such content, who may file a complaint or report these offences, and the jurisdiction of the Portuguese authorities to investigate conduct that may originate abroad but produces effects in Portugal.
The interview is available on TSF's "Vamos aos Factos" podcast [only available in Portuguese].
