Police in Portugal (Polícia Judiciária - PJ) have arrested a couple, aged 38 and 43, suspected of defrauding an elderly man of €400,000. The pair, described as having no established profession or occupation, have a history of prior criminal offenses. They have been brought before the relevant judicial authority to determine appropriate coercive measures. The investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of the fraud and any potential accomplices. Authorities did not disclose further details regarding the specific methods used in the alleged scheme. This arrest signals a crackdown on financial crimes targeting vulnerable individuals in Portugal. The suspects await further legal proceedings.