Overview

• The trial opened on June 19 in Bonneville against Simon Bergoend and Kevin Fournier on charges of favoritism and interference in public procurement.
• In January 2024 the commune scrapped its ski resort service delegation process and partnered with Verchaix to create a local public company, excluding private bidders.
• Infinity Nine Mountain and anti-corruption group Anticor74 are civil parties alleging that the decision unfairly ousted Tony Parker’s firm from the contract.
• Defense attorneys have denounced the investigation as one-sided, while officials insist the public local company model offered superior management prospects.
• Prosecutors are seeking fines and electoral bans and the court is scheduled to deliver its verdict by September 25, 2025.