In the suspected crime, camera products were ordered.
Julia Simon is the overall winner of the World Cup last season. PDO
French biathlon star Julia Simon, 27, was arrested Tuesday morning in Albertville. Tells about it Le Dauphiné libéré -magazine.
The arrest is related to the uproar that has been raging around Simon since the summer. At that time, it turned out that Simon was suspected of credit card fraud.
According to the French newspaper, two criminal reports have been filed against Simon. In the second case, Simon’s national team mate Justine Braisaz-Bouchet claims that Simon used her credit card without authorization to make online purchases.
According to Le Dauphiné libéré magazine, Simon allegedly ordered Gopro camera products to his home address, among other things.
One of the criminal reports was made in January 2022 and the other in June. According to the French newspaper, the investigation has progressed and Simon is now awaiting questioning.
The suspected criminal benefit is 1,000–2,000 euros.
Simon has denied that he committed the crime and said that he himself was a victim of identity theft.
Simon has won Olympic silver and four World Cup medals, two of which are gold. In the 2022–23 season, he won the overall World Cup.