Man suspected of kidnapping, theft and slavery in Albufeira was arrested

Defendant arrested in Lisbon

A 30-year-old man suspected of the crimes of kidnapping, theft, offense to physical integrity and slavery, which occurred in October 2022, in the Albufeira area, was arrested by the Judiciary Police. 

According to the PJ, the defendant was absent from the residence since the date of the crimes, having been located and detained in the Lisbon area.

The investigation found that the 46-year-old victim was the subject of labor exploitation in a herding activity and guarding a circumscribed space, without any housing, hygiene and food conditions, being in a slave condition and subject to frequent physical aggression.

The defendant will be presented to the competent judicial authorities for the application of coercive measures.



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