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Julia Simon to Face Trial in Albertville on October 24 for Alleged Theft and Fraud

Prosecutors cite digital traces from suspicious orders linked to deliveries to her home.

Overview

  • Albertville prosecutor Benoît Bachelet confirmed the referral of the French biathlete to the correctional court on charges of theft and fraud.
  • The alleged offenses are tied to Villard-sur-Doron and to a 2021 national team training camp in Norway.
  • The case followed two complaints filed by teammate Justine Braisaz in January and June 2022 over unauthorized card transactions.
  • Gendarmerie investigators say they traced IP addresses and identified the devices used to place orders, with GoPro products reportedly delivered to Simon’s Beaufortain address.
  • Le Dauphiné Libéré reports that three victims have been identified in the probe, and Simon maintains her innocence as scrutiny grows before the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Games.