Presidente da ULS de Aveiro terá sido corrompido em negócios de 1,5 milhões de euros

Ricardo Correia de Matos, president of the ULS of Aveiro, was arrested for allegedly trafficking influence and corruption involving contracts worth over 1.5 million euros. He was dismissed by the Minister of Health following these accusations. Matos is suspected of having received bribes from construction businessmen and a lawyer to secure his position. He previously faced trial for misappropriation of funds related to the Order of Nurses.

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