Young charlatan, a potential municipal council contender in Toulon, stood trial for impersonating a political figurehead
In a series of shocking developments, Eddie Goujit, a former member of the regional youth parliament, has been put under formal investigation and jailed on Wednesday, August 13. The investigation, which spans multiple locations including Navarrenx, Vence, and Mazan, has uncovered a web of alleged fraudulent activities.
According to the campsite director, Goujit organized parties where he asked children for money. The investigation began when Goujit was arrested on Monday, August 11, in Bourg-Saint-Andéol (Ardèche), where he was working as a seasonal worker in a campsite. The arrest was a result of a rogatory commission due to several complaints filed by the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, associations, professionals, or individuals.
Goujit is accused of impersonating political figures, including posing as a representative of Renaud Muselier, a close associate of Toulon Mayor Joseé Massi, and a Secretary of State in the Bayrou government. He allegedly usurped the title of vice-president of the region to get a false partnership contract signed by a high-level athlete.
Goujit is also accused of awarding fake medals of the National Order of Merit. In Mazan, he went to a beauty contest with a fake check for 175,000 euros, promising a regional subsidy. He is reported to have used fake checks and false promises of regional subsidies to defraud restaurants and hotels.
Goujit stayed at a Béarn hotel in Navarrenx for thirteen nights, with a total bill of nearly 2,000 euros. The owner of the hotel claimed that Goujit asked to send the bill to Matignon, rue de Varenne in Paris.
Goujit has been charged with "forgery and use of forgery, usurpation of titles, attempted fraud, fraud, and theft" between February 2023 and July 2025. He has been referred to as a "master of grifting" by several media outlets.
It's important to note that the arrest and charges against Goujit are related to the 2026 municipal elections in Toulon (Var). The investigation is ongoing, and more details may emerge as the case progresses. For the most current details on ongoing investigations or allegations, checking reliable news sources or official government statements would be advisable.
The shocking developments in general-news have led to the formal investigation and jailing of Eddie Goujit, a former member of the regional youth parliament, for his involvement in crime-and-justice matters. His alleged activities include fraudulent schemes, such as posing as a political figure, awarding fake medals of the National Order of Merit, and using fake checks and false promises of regional subsidies to defraud restaurants and hotels. These activities are reportedly linked to the 2026 municipal elections in Toulon, thus garnering significant attention from politics and general-news outlets.
