BES. Morais Pires says he was "never" corrupted by Salgado

Amílcar Morais Pires, former CFO of BES, is accused of receiving over 22 million euros from GES entities without declaring them. He denies any corruption, claiming these payments were bonuses for his work. The prosecution argues these funds were part of a criminal scheme led by Ricardo Salgado. Morais Pires insists he received payments legitimately and declared them for tax purposes. He argues that bonuses can be distributed even during financial losses, emphasizing his competence and the need for transparency in his financial dealings. His testimony continues in court.

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