French Head of State Institution Suspended After Cocaine Purchase - Government official in France suspended following alleged cocaine purchase
In a shocking turn of events, Laurent Vallet, the president of the National Audiovisual Institute (INA) in France, has been suspended from his duties following allegations of purchasing cocaine from a 17-year-old boy for €600.
The incident, which led to Vallet's suspension by Culture Minister Rachida Dati, has raised concerns about corruption or illicit activities within high levels of French public service.
Details of the Incident
According to judicial sources, Vallet confessed to buying cocaine from the minor. His actions were deemed inappropriate, and he was subsequently suspended. It's worth noting that this is not the first time such allegations have surfaced in the INA. Vallet's predecessor was fired for misusing public funds, spending €40,000 on taxis in a month.
Aftermath
Following Vallet's suspension, Agnès Chauveau has been appointed as the acting president of the INA. Chauveau, who has been working at the INA since 2015, is known for her contributions to media-related projects.
The individual was arrested in his apartment by the police and ordered to undergo "therapeutic measures" as it was his first offense. Vallet, in a statement, admitted to his actions and stated that he had stopped his cocaine consumption and would comply with all necessary measures determined by the justice system.
The INA, which manages radio and TV sound archives, uses image and sound recordings from television and radio in France. The details about the delivery of cocaine to Vallet's doorstep were not disclosed in the current report.
It's unclear whether Vallet's identity or the specific type of cocaine or the quantity involved in the transaction were specified in the provided paragraph. However, the incident has sparked a broader discussion about the need for transparency and accountability in French public institutions.
[1] Source: AFP [2] Source: Le Figaro
- The suspension of Laurent Vallet, the president of INA, due to cocaine purchase allegations, has led to a wider conversation about corruption and transparency within the French public sector, focusing particularly on the employment policy and general-news categories of the politics sphere.
- As the incident of cocaine purchase by Laurent Vallet, the suspended president of INA, raises concerns about illicit activities in high-level public service, it underscores the need for crime-and-justice policies that prioritize accountability within French community institutions.
