Protecting a Federal Public Servant charged with fraud

Situation

Infralex was approached by a federal civil servant accused of fraud by the hiring of "dead souls" in a subordinate institution.

Actions taken

Infralex attorneys developed a line of defence, advised the client and represented his interests during the investigation and in court.

Result

Despite the fact that the Prosecutor 's Office insisted on a real term of imprisonment, the trustee was released by the court from serving the sentence with a set-off of the time spent under house arrest.