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Swiss Prosecutors Not Involved With Paris Probe at Bank Edmond De Rothschild
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 25, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 25, 2026
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Swiss prosecutors clarified on March 25, 2026, that they are not involved in the French-led investigation into Edmond de Rothschild bank in Paris, which stems from an inquiry into allegations involving diplomat Fabrice Aidan tied to Jeffrey Epstein-related documents.
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)
Key Takeaways
- •Swiss Attorney General confirmed zero involvement in the Edmond de Rothschild–Paris probe as of March 25, 2026.
- •The Paris offices of the Swiss private bank were searched following a French corruption probe related to former diplomat Fabrice Aidan, whose name appears in over 200 Epstein‑linked documents.
- •Edmond de Rothschild is cooperating fully with French investigators and initiated its own internal inquiry when suspicions around Aidan — who worked there from 2014–2016 — first arose.
Frequently Asked Questions about Swiss prosecutors not involved with Paris probe at bank Edmond de Rothschild
1Are Swiss prosecutors involved in the Edmond de Rothschild Paris probe?
No, Swiss prosecutors stated they are not currently involved with the case that led French authorities to search Edmond de Rothschild's Paris offices.
2What prompted the search at Edmond de Rothschild’s Paris offices?
French prosecutors searched the Paris offices as part of an inquiry into suspected corruption involving French diplomat Fabrice Aidan.
3What is the connection between Edmond de Rothschild and Fabrice Aidan?
Fabrice Aidan, who is a subject of the investigation, worked at Edmond de Rothschild bank from 2014 to 2016.
4Is Edmond de Rothschild cooperating with authorities?
Yes, the bank is cooperating fully with the justice system and initiated its own internal inquiry.
5Has Fabrice Aidan responded to the allegations?
Fabrice Aidan has denied wrongdoing, and his lawyer did not respond to requests for comment on the raid.