Guest of NC the 1st, Tuesday May 28, the public prosecutor confirmed that an investigation had been opened on May 17 to find the sponsors of the riots which shook New Caledonia. He returned to rumors about other deaths.
Guest of the NC television news la 1time Tuesday May 28, Yves Dupas announced that an investigation was opened on May 17 to “criminal association for crimes and misdemeanors. We are interested in those who pull the strings and led the planning and commission of these abuses which hit New Caledonia. The determination applies to everyone, whatever their level of involvement or responsibility, performers or sponsors.“.
Watch this excerpt from the prosecutor’s interview:
Asked about the statement by Christian Karembeu in Paris who explained on Europe 1 that two members of his family were shot and killed, the prosecutor explained that he did not know the relationship between the ex-footballer and the victims. of the two assassinations committed in Ducos. “In the events committed in Ducos, the prosecution opened a judicial investigation, the investigations went far with the indictment of a company manager who is in pre-trial detention. Justice deals with all the facts, crimes and offenses committed. Among the civilian victims, we have four people from the Kanak community and it is possible, but I cannot confirm, that some are close to Christian Karembeu.“
Concerning rumors circulating on social networks concerning other victims who have not been counted, the prosecutor responds that the toll of seven deaths by gunfire remains unchanged. He warns against the many rumors circulating on social networks. He further specifies that the justice system has not received any complaints concerning possible perpetrators of shooting at civilians.
The prosecutor also gave figures: since May 12, there have been 442 people detained in police custody, 75 referrals, 445 committal warrants and 90 summons to court. In order to allow incarcerations, detainees who were at Camp East were transferred to Koné and others were sent to mainland France, said Yves Dupas.
Finally, regarding thesecurity deputy placed under judicial supervision because she is suspected of having informed rioters, the prosecutor reacts: “This is a serious mistake, she has been placed under judicial control with a ban on practicing and will answer for her actions next week.
Watch the entire interview with the public prosecutor:
