The search was carried out yesterday as part of an investigation into various counts of fraud committed by the 38-year-old Portuguese man.


The suspect would advertise courses for private security guards, which would never take place, and would ask for private identification and other personal documents as well as a deposit for enrolment.


Over three dozen people are believed to have been swindled in regions including Faro, Lisbon, Évora and Portalegre.