Neuchatel police have arrested a 50-year-old man after he allegedly groomed a 14-year-old girl online and arranged a meeting.
The man travelled from Geneva to meet the girl he’d been chatting to for some time. But he’d actually been talking to a police officer.
The trap is run by the Neuchatel Criminal Investigation Department in an effort to combat child abuse.
Officers follow chat rooms in an effort to find adults seeking children.
The man has been handed over to prosecutors.
Black Friday sales disappoint
Black Friday sales have been a disappointment – but sales during the week were up.
Inflation up, slightly.
Swiss inflation rose less than expected in November, raising hopes of an interest rate cut by the Swiss National Bank next week.
Shops will not open on 22nd December
Geneva shops will not be open on Sunday 22nd December.
Woman hit by tram dies
The woman hit by a tram in Servette on Monday evening has died.
Project to help elderly fraud victims
A pilot project has been launched in Neuchâtel to help elderly victims of fraud.
Escalade Races this weekend - with a Green twist
The Escalade races are on in Geneva this weekend. Organisers hope a slightly modified schedule will mean a more relaxed and better spread-out weekend – and new rules will also make it more environmentally friendly.
