Portugal Bus Driver Sentenced to 9 Years for 435 Child Abuse Cases
A 46-year-old bus driver was sentenced to nine years in prison for 435 child sexual abuse cases.
📌 Key Highlights & Context
- 435 child abuse cases led to a 12-year sentence, reduced by 3 years
- The case was brought to justice by PSP on April 15, 2025
- The charges include 55 separate offenses and 380 aggravating circumstances
Case Details
A 46-year-old bus driver from Caldas da Rainha was charged with 435 child sexual abuse cases. He was initially sentenced to 12 years in prison in 2025, but the sentence was reduced by 3 years in 2026, resulting in a 9-year term.
Judicial Decision
The 12-year sentence was handed down by the Leiria Court and later reduced by the Coimbra Court of Appeal on April 15, 2026, taking into account 55 separate offenses and 380 aggravating circumstances.
- Employer: Bus company
- Employer responsibility: Child safety protocols
- Legal outcome: 9 years imprisonment
Sources
Motorista detido para cumprir nove anos de prisão por 435 crimes de abuso sexual de crianças