In addition to the districts of Faro, Beja and Évora, steps were taken to collect evidence in Aveiro, Braga, Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Guarda, Lisbon, Porto, Portalegre, Santarém and Setúbal.

In all, fifty-four (54) search warrants were carried out on a lawyer's office, residences and several company offices.