Vosges police commander suspended over alleged misconduct with teenage interns
Vosges police commander suspended over allegations of showing graphic photos to teenage interns; IGPN investigating.
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French Police Commander Investigation
A French police commander is suspended and under investigation for allegedly showing graphic crime scene photographs to teenage interns. The case involves potential charges of attempted corruption of minors with penalties up to three years imprisonment and 75,000 euros in fines.
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2026-08-14 to 2026-11-11 · UTC publication dates
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IGPN opens investigation into attempted corruption of minors
The General Inspectorate of the National Police (IGPN) opened a judicial investigation into attempted corruption of minors against the suspended police commander. The officer faces potential charges carrying penalties of up to three years imprisonment and a fine of 75,000 euros.
Police commander in Vosges suspended pending investigation
The chief of staff of the Vosges national police force was suspended from his position pending a judicial investigation. The officer, a commander stationed at the Épinal police commissariat, was suspended on a precautionary basis following a complaint filed by the commissariat.
Police commander accused of showing graphic crime scene photos to teenage interns
The Vosges police commander allegedly showed photographs of corpses from judicial investigations to 15-year-old female interns during a stage at the police commissariat. The commissariat general stated this constitutes a criminal offense as presenting minors with photos or materials that violate human dignity is prohibited.
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