The affair caused a stir in 2017 in the world of personal assistance associations. Seven years later, justice handed down its judgment in this case which had splashed the network of Home help in rural areas of Haute-Corse (ADMR 2B).
The Bastia criminal court sentenced, this Wednesday, November 27, the former director of this federation of associations to 18 months in prison, including one year, for “fraud” and “breach of trust.” A flexible sentence from the beginning – which prevents him from being incarcerated again – but accompanied by a fine of 40 000 euros.
Justice, on the other hand, acquitted Christian Beneforti of “tax fraud laundering” for which he was also prosecuted. The latter must nevertheless pay compensation of 74 000 euros at the ADMR of Haute-Corse. There Community of Corsicaalso a civil party in this case, requested an adjournment of the hearing on civil interests concerning her.
“There is no lavish spending”
“This decision comes eight years after the facts, which he partially admitted and took responsibility for.reacts Julien Gasbaouifor defense. This is a severe sentence considering the age of the case. Mr. Beneforti disputes much of the prevention. We wonder what the purpose of placing him on an electronic bracelet is after so many years.”
At the origin of this affair? A report of Tracfinthe body of the Ministry of the Economy and Finance, responsible for combating money laundering. Use of the structure's bank card, false invoices, fictitious reimbursements… justice accused the former director of ADMR 2B of having used, between 2011 and 2016, association funds for his personal needs, at the height of approximately 180 000 euros.
“The amounts trumpeted by the prosecution are spread over six yearssupport Me Julien Gasbaoui. These are small sums, which the managers of structures are used to committing and which, accumulated over years, represent a significant figure. There is no lavish spending. The contested expenses are probable and consistent with regard to the functioning of the ADMR. Mr. Beneforti is asked to provide proof, invoice by invoice, that these sums were incurred for the association. Which, after so many years, and when the investigation deprived him of all access to these documents, is physically impossible. We will consider filing an appeal.”
