French Civil Servant Faces Trial Over Secret Drug Scheme

A former senior official in the French Ministry of Culture has gone on trial before a Paris criminal court, accused of secretly administering potent diuretic substances to dozens of female job candidates and professional colleagues over several years.

According to prosecutors, the defendant allegedly laced hot beverages offered during job interviews and official meetings with diuretic medications, subjecting victims to severe physical distress under the guise of professional recruitment interactions.

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More than 200 women were identified throughout the multi-year investigation, with dozens testifying in court about the distressing physical and psychological toll of the incidents.

Judicial authorities have pressed charges including aggravated assault and illicit administration of noxious substances, as victim advocacy groups demand stricter background checks and workplace safety protocols within state institutions.