As part of his trial for fraud, embezzlement, money laundering and breach of trust, the president of the Somme departmental council, Stéphane Haussoulier, was sentenced, this Tuesday, December 3, to three years in prison, suspended, 30,000 € fine and ineligibility for three years, with no immediate effect.
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The judgment on the fate of the president of the Somme departmental council, Stéphane Haussoulier, concerning events spanning eight years, fell this Tuesday, December 3, at the Beauvais court.
He was found guilty of fraud, embezzlement, money laundering and breach of trust. He was sentenced to three years in prison, a fine of €30,000 and reimbursement of the sums collected. He is also declared ineligible for a period of three years, but with no immediate effect.
Justice accused him of to have received exactly €367,991 from the various organizations of which he is elected or employed. Sixteen charges were brought against him, including four charges of fraud and others for breach of trust and embezzlement.
On Tuesday, October 1, the court also highlighted double and triple reimbursements of restaurant and travel expenses received by Stéphane Haussoulier. But also €281,486 withdrawn in cash with the credit cards of the various construction federations where he works.
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The public prosecutor had requested a two-year suspended prison sentence and a €60,000 fine, but above all, three years of ineligibility and a ban on holding office in connection with the offenses for which he is accused. accused.
For his part, during the hearing, Stéphane Haussoulier decided to remain on a line of defense. He assured that these were negligences and errors committed by a man overwhelmed by his multiple functions.
