Miguel Arruda, a Portuguese far-right lawmaker, faces allegations of stealing suitcases from airport baggage carousels. Expelled from his Chega party, Arruda denies wrongdoing and claims innocence. Police reportedly found missing suitcases at his home and cited surveillance footage as evidence. Arruda remains in parliament as an independent while the investigation continues, amid widespread public and political backlash.
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