A father and son have been jailed for fraudulently claiming CHF 365,000 in emergency covid loans.
A court in Lucerne heard the pair faked documents relating to their company which inflated their sales figures allowing them to claim more money from the government.
The 65-year-old father was jailed for 4 years and his 37-year-old son for three and a half.
Both had been convicted of crimes previously involving fraud, drugs and weapons charges.
They also must pay back CHF 150,000.
Geneva uses its business heft in Washington
More details are now emerging of a meeting in Washington with Donald Trump and Swiss business leaders.
Business leaders warn of inheritance vote
The leaders of two business groups in the region are coming out strongly against the ‘For the Future’ initiative which is proposing a 50% tax on all inheritances over CHF 50m.
Federal councillor booed in Geneva
Federal Councillor Martin Pfister faced loud protests at the University of Geneva yesterday evening.
Swiss/French police investigate brutal murder
A gruesome cross-border investigation is unfolding between Switzerland and France.
Cyclist injured - and then fined
A Geneva cyclist who was badly injured after her tyre was caught in a tram line has been given something else to be sore about – a large fine.
Call for special courts for child custody
In Switzerland, a child is abducted every two to three days, according to official statistics.
