Georges Marsan still absent, Camille Svara acting Mayor of Monaco
Georges Marsan was elected mayor for a record sixth consecutive tenure in March 2023 - © Communication Department / Michael Alesi
The first deputy mayor has been acting mayor since mid-December, when Georges Marsan was taken into police custody and subsequently charged.
Several weeks ago, the Mayor of Monaco and three other individuals were charged with “active bribery of a national public official”, “passive bribery by a national public official”, “active and passive influence peddling”, “unlawful taking of interest by a national public official” and “criminal conspiracy”.
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Monaco Town Council confirmed yesterday that Camille Svara “has agreed to replace Mayor Georges Marsan for an indefinite period.” “This arrangement enables all municipal departments to continue to carry out their duties, guaranteeing the uninterrupted delivery of municipal public services.” As a reminder, Mayor Marsan is forbidden to contact Town Hall staff.
A few days after being charged, Georges Marsan issued a statement via his lawyer, Mr Brezzo, in which he said he had never taken advantage of his position and that he looked forward to his innocence being proven.