ZURICH, March 25 (Reuters) - Swiss prosecutors said on Wednesday they are not currently involved with a case that led French authorities to search the Paris offices of Swiss bank Edmond de Rothschild
Swiss Authorities Uninvolved in Paris Probe at Edmond de Rothschild Bank
Overview of the Paris Office Search and Ongoing Investigations
Swiss Prosecutors' Position
ZURICH, March 25 (Reuters) - Swiss prosecutors said on Wednesday they are not currently involved with a case that led French authorities to search the Paris offices of Swiss bank Edmond de Rothschild as part of an inquiry into alleged corruption concerning a French diplomat.
Details of the French Investigation
Paris Office Search and Allegations
French prosecutors said on Tuesday the Paris offices of the private bank were searched amid a probe into suspected corruption involving diplomat Fabrice Aidan, who was named in documents linked to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Response from Fabrice Aidan
Aidan has denied wrongdoing. His lawyer did not respond to requests for comment on the raid.
Statements from Swiss and Bank Representatives
Attorney General of Switzerland's Statement
Asked about the investigation, the Attorney General of Switzerland said in a statement that it is not currently involved in the matter.
Bank's Cooperation and Internal Inquiry
Edmond de Rothschild's Response
A source close to the bank said on Tuesday that Edmond de Rothschild was cooperating fully with the justice system in the investigation led by the financial prosecutor, and that it launched an internal inquiry as soon as suspicions emerged concerning Aidan, who worked at the bank from 2014 to 2016.
(Reporting by Oliver Hirt and Charlotte van Campenhout. Editing by Mark Potter)
