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Périssol in court: Is the Moulins mayor threatened with a fine of 50,000 euros?
Moulins' mayor Pierre-André Périssol is accused of illegal lobbying. Judgment expected on January 14, 2026.
Périssol in court: Is the Moulins mayor threatened with a fine of 50,000 euros?
On October 30, 2023, Pierre-André Périssol, the mayor of Moulins, appeared before the Cour d'appel de Riom. The move marks an important moment in a long-running legal case that has affected him since 2024. Périssol faces charges of illegal advocacy resulting from a merger of several social housing companies in the Allier at the end of the 2010s. [lasemainedelallier] reports that the public prosecutor has demanded a hefty fine of 50,000 euros and five years of ineligibility. The final decision on his fate will be announced on January 14, 2026.
What is behind these allegations? In February 2024, Périssol was found guilty of illegal advocacy by the Cusset criminal court. He received a fine of 3,000 euros, but was spared from being ineligible. The judges emphasized that no personal gain or financial disadvantage could be proven. Périssol was president of Moulins Habitat at the time of the merger and also had a seat on the board of the Arcade-VYV group, which was created from the merger of the companies Moulins Habitat, Opac de Commentry-Montluçon and France Loire Allier.
The political dimension
The affair has had a major impact on the political landscape in Moulins and beyond. Périssol emphasizes that he has always acted in the interests of social housing and denies any fraudulent intent. His lawyer, Me Levent Saban, emphasizes the transparency of the proceedings and calls for the offense to be reclassified or even an acquittal. The entire situation is being dealt with during a politically tense period, increasing the tension surrounding the upcoming local elections.
So far, the mayor has not yet clearly communicated his political intentions for the future. As the leader of one of the region's larger social housing organizations, he stands in a light that presents both opportunities and challenges. The public and the press have increasingly covered the Périssol case in recent weeks, providing an opportunity to gauge the public reaction, as suggested by the term “prise”, which can also be interpreted as opening or unfolding.
How will the story continue? The citizens of Moulins and political competitors are closely watching what decisions are made and what impact they will have on the future leadership of the city. The resolution of this matter could affect not only Périssol's political career, but also the uncertain nature of social policy in the region. The verdict on the charges will be a pivotal moment that could have far-reaching consequences.