In an operation on Tuesday, 24 September, GNR detained the businessman and identified three women of a foreign nationality who are legal in the country, the same source said.

The businessman, who is suspected of operating a prostitution businesses, will be present on 25 September at the Tribunal de Mafra (Lisbon district).

During the operation, GNR complied with five search warrants, performing searches in two nightlife establishments and two vehicles.

The searches were the result of several months of investigation into nightlife establishments

The GNR seized several objects associated with prostitution practices and mobile phones.