French Prosecutors Investigate Allegations of Diuretics in Job Interviews
Prosecutors have accused a former senior civil servant of adding diuretics to drinks offered during job interviews with more than 100 women between 2009 and 2018. The cases remain pending trial.
securityaffairs.coProsecutors have accused a former senior civil servant of slipping diuretics into drinks offered to women during job interviews. The allegations cover more than 100 women and span from 2009 to 2018.
One woman described a job interview that took place about ten years ago. She said the official suggested walking along a riverbank during the conversation. She reported a sudden and severe urge to urinate that she could not control. Police later informed her they were investigating claims that the official had added diuretics to drinks given to women seeking employment.
Diuretics are medications typically prescribed for high blood pressure that increase urine production.
The cases have not yet reached trial.
They have drawn renewed attention following a separate high-profile case involving drugging and sexual abuse. Campaigners have expressed concern that the slow pace of legal proceedings reflects broader difficulties in addressing large-scale cases of abuse against women in France.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- 2009-2018
Alleged incidents occurred during job interviews with more than 100 women.
1 sourceThe New York Times - Approximately 2016
One woman described experiencing sudden severe urination during an interview.
1 sourceThe New York Times - Approximately 2018
Police informed the woman they were investigating the allegations.
1 sourceThe New York Times
Potential Impact
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The cases may increase scrutiny of hiring practices in French public administration.
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