Tag: Abuse of authority


  • Vaud Grand Council authorizes prosecution of Valérie Dittli

    Vaud Grand Council authorizes prosecution of Valérie Dittli

    Background: a decisive step by the Vaud Grand Council On Tuesday, the Bureau of the Vaud Grand Council authorised the opening of a criminal proceeding against Valérie Dittli following a request from the Attorney General. The move comes after the AG’s préavis positif, and after Valérie Dittli indicated she did not oppose the investigation. In…

  • Valérie Dittli: Vaud Grand Council authorizes criminal proceedings

    Valérie Dittli: Vaud Grand Council authorizes criminal proceedings

    What happened in Vaud On Tuesday, following a request from the Office of the Attorney General, the Bureau of the Vaud Grand Council authorised the opening of criminal proceedings against Valérie Dittli, a member of the cantonal government. The accusations center on alleged abuse of authority linked to cancellations of tax assessments for wealthy taxpayers…

  • Prosecution Opened Against Valérie Dittli by Vaud Grand Council

    Prosecution Opened Against Valérie Dittli by Vaud Grand Council

    What happened In a pivotal move for Vaud’s political landscape, the Bureau du Grand Conseil vaudois authorized the opening of a criminal prosecution against Valérie Dittli. This decision follows a request from the Procureur Général and concerns allegations of abuse of authority related to the annulment of tax assessments for wealthy taxpayers. The announcement notes…

  • Vaud abuse of authority inquiry: Valérie Dittli investigated

    Vaud abuse of authority inquiry: Valérie Dittli investigated

    Overview: The inquiry request The Prosecutor General of the Canton of Vaud has asked the Bureau of the Grand Council to open an official inquiry into Valérie Dittli, a member of the canton’s government, over allegations of abuse of authority. The case centers on claims that the minister requested the annulment or reduction of tax…

  • Suspected Abuse of Authority: Vaud Prosecutor Seeks Inquiry into Valérie Dittli

    Suspected Abuse of Authority: Vaud Prosecutor Seeks Inquiry into Valérie Dittli

    What happened In the canton of Vaud, a move that could have wide implications for governance, the cantonal Prosecutor General has asked the Grand Council’s office to open an inquiry into Valérie Dittli, a member of the Vaud state government. The case centers on accusations that the minister requested or endorsed changes to tax rulings…

  • Suspicions of Abuse of Authority: Vaud AG Seeks Investigation into Valérie Dittli

    Suspicions of Abuse of Authority: Vaud AG Seeks Investigation into Valérie Dittli

    What happened In the Swiss canton of Vaud, the Office of the Prosecutor General has formally asked the Grand Council’s Bureau to open an investigation into Valérie Dittli, a Vaud state councillor. The inquiry concerns allegations that Dittli used her official authority in relation to requests to overturn or modify tax assessments for wealthy residents.…