Manuel Fernando Espírito Santo Silva
Manuel Fernando Espírito Santo Silva is a member of the Espírito Santo family and has recently been in the news as he faces trial for qualified tax fraud related to the Grupo Espírito Santo (GES). Alongside his cousin, Ricardo Salgado, the former president of Banco Espírito Santo, Silva is accused of defrauding the Portuguese state of approximately 5.5 million euros through undisclosed payments made via offshore entities associated with the family business. The case is part of a broader investigation into the financial mismanagement and collapse of Banco Espírito Santo, which significantly impacted Portugal's economy.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 1 | 3.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 5,904 | $240,000 | 139$ |
| Totals | 1 | 10,196,709 | 5,904 | $240,000 | 139$ |
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Manuel Fernando Espírito Santo Silva is also being tried for qualified tax fraud alongside Ricardo Salgado.
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