Former Culture Ministry HR Director under investigation attempts to work under false identity
Christian Nègre, accused of drugging nearly 300 women, allegedly worked as an HR consultant in Paris under the name "Bernard". He remains free under judicial supervision.
Working under false identity despite examination for 300 victims
Christian Nègre, former director of human resources at the Ministry of Culture and under examination in a matter involving nearly 300 victims, attempted to return to work as a human resources consultant. According to Google News FR — Crime, which relayed information from the Ebra group confirmed by RTL, he allegedly worked for the Paris firm 3R Consultants while presenting himself under the first name "Bernard".
This attempt at professional comeback comes as the judicial investigation concerning him remains ongoing. Nègre has not yet been tried and remains free under judicial supervision.
Victims in shock
Sylvie Deleuzen, one of nearly 300 complainants, reacted on RTL. "It shocks me that he continues, especially since he is negotiating calls for proposals for psychosocial risks, that sort of thing. When you know the type of assault he committed, it is somewhat particular all the same. It is difficult to accept hearing about it," she stated.
The judicial waiting period also weighs on the complainants. "It is extremely shocking to continue waiting. Now, we need perspectives, we need a timetable, we need a trial date, we need to know how the trial will be organised," added Deleuzen.
She furthermore calls for Nègre to be placed in custody pending a possible trial: "We would very much like for our attacker to be held in custody pending trial, given the number of victims he made."
A case revealed in 2018
The affair came to light in 2018 following a complaint from a woman who had caught Christian Nègre photographing her under a table during a professional interview. Analysis of his computer allowed investigators to uncover a table listing 181 interviews with women.
At this stage, nearly 300 victims have been identified, of which at least 180 have filed as civil parties. In February last, the Paris public prosecution office had called for any potential new victims to come forward.
Seven years after the first revelations, the judicial investigation continues. Investigations could be concluded by the end of 2026, paving the way for a trial expected in the course of 2027. Next Thursday, the complainants are summoned to Paris court to take stock of the progress of the procedure.
Source: Google News FR — Crime (fr)