Stéphane Place, edited by Manon Fossat 7:52 a.m., December 30, 2021
A man was arrested and imprisoned in Gironde a few days ago for producing false health passes.
The alleged forger would indeed have used this scam for the benefit of 55 people.
He was already known to the police and his partner was placed under judicial supervision.
Faced with the surge in coronavirus cases, the government is betting everything on the vaccination pass, which it hopes to put in place on January 15 with the possibility of harshly sanctioning those who produce false ones.
Like this man arrested in Gironde: after several months of investigation, the Bordeaux police were finally able to put an end to his scam.
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The judicial police of Bordeaux have indeed not let go.
Last August, a doctor from Arcachon, in charge of the Covid vaccination center, saw his professional digital profile used to create false certificates.
After complaints and investigations, the police go back to a man already well known to the justice system for many scams.
Arrested and imprisoned
This time, the suspect gave in the false certificate of vaccination for the benefit of 55 people mainly living in the Paris region.
A few days ago, the alleged forger was therefore arrested at his home in Valence, in the Drôme, just like his wife.
He was imprisoned in the Gradignan remand center and his partner was placed under judicial supervision.
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The search revealed cash, 5,000 Swiss francs, 11 bank cards as well, but also an automatic pistol with its cartridges.
The couple's two vehicles, an Audi Q7 and a Peugeot 3008, were seized.
The Bordeaux prosecutor recalls that the beneficiaries and users of these fake health passes risk up to two years in prison and a fine of 30,000 euros.