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Court gives ‘Petit Bar’ boss 13-year term and imposes €10 million in fines

The three-month Marseille trial revealed a sophisticated money-laundering scheme that boosted the gang’s political influence in Corsica

Des peines allant jusqu’à treize ans de prison et près de 10 millions d’euros d’amende au total ont été prononcées mercredi 28 mai 2025 à Marseille au procès « Émail diamant ».
François-Xavier Susini marche devant le tribunal correctionnel de Marseille, dans le sud de la France, le 28 avril 2025.
L'établissement Le Petit Bar, le 8 avril 2013 à Ajaccio, en Corse
Le chef d'entreprise Antony Perrino (c) sort du tribunal correctionnel de Marseille, lors du procès pour blanchiment d'argent impliquant la bande criminelle corse du "Petit Bar", le 28 avril 2025

Overview

  • Twenty-four individuals stood accused of money laundering and gang association, with only two defendants cleared of all charges.
  • Leader Jacques Santoni received 13 years’ imprisonment, a €1.5 million fine, a lifetime business management ban and five years of political ineligibility.
  • Michael Ettori was sentenced to 12 years in prison with a €1.5 million fine and a management ban while Pascal Porri drew 10 years and a €1 million penalty.
  • All extortion charges were dismissed after judges found insufficient evidence of coercion, violence or threats.
  • Prosecutors outlined the gang’s lavish Courchevel real estate ventures and cross-border financial routes through Switzerland and Dubai.