Crans-Montana, there is a fourth suspect: he is the head of security of the municipality
This is according to Swiss broadcaster Rts, which claims that the questioning is linked to the municipality's failure to control Le Constellation bar since 2019.
There is a fourth person under investigation for the New Year's Eve fire at the Le Constellation nightclub in Crans-Montana, and he is the head of the municipality's public security service, who will be heard by the prosecution on 6 February.
This is according to the Swiss broadcaster Rts (Radio Télévision Suisse), according to which the questioning is linked to the lack of controls by the municipality at Le Constellation bar since 2019. whereas they should be carried out annually.
The other suspects known so far were Mr and Mrs Moretti and one of the former security managers of the Crans-Montana municipality. The man, whose involvement in the investigation would also be linked to the lack of municipal controls over the past five years, will be questioned on Monday 9 February.
The other two suspects are the owners of the Constellation, Jacques and Jessica Moretti, against whom the public prosecutor's office is alleging the crimes of murder, wounding and arson.
In addition, Rts has learned that in an order dated 27 January, the Valais Public Ministry rejected the municipality's request to be recognised as a party in the criminal proceedings. A decision that can be appealed within 10 days.
