The scandal involving the ventriloquist medium “Sophia M.” and the mayor of Agde, Gilles d’Ettore, continues to shake up the region and beyond. D’Ettore, a former MP from Les Républicains, has been in provisional detention since his indictment on charges of embezzlement, illegal conflict of interest, and corruption. His lawyer has requested his release under judicial supervision, which will be decided on April 5th. Sophia M. is also in custody and is expected to request her own release on April 9th. She has admitted to using her ventriloquist skills to manipulate others, and more victims have come forward with similar stories of being scammed by her.
One such victim, an entrepreneur, revealed that from 2017 to 2020, Sophia M. posed as the archangel Gabriel to extort money and connections from him. She convinced him to pay 2,000 euros for a package that allowed him to communicate with his deceased mother, who then supposedly told him to help the medium by introducing her to influential people. The entrepreneur ended up giving her a total of 10,000 euros before cutting ties. He is now considering filing a complaint against her, and other potential victims may also come forward as the investigation unfolds.
The case has sparked dozens of hearings and brought to light the extent of Sophia M.’s manipulative practices. The mayor of Agde was not the only one to fall under her influence, and as more individuals speak up about their experiences with her, additional charges may be brought against her. The investigation is ongoing, and it remains to be seen how many more victims will come forward and what legal consequences Sophia M. will face for her actions.
The revelations about the extent of Sophia M.’s scams have shocked the community and raised questions about how she was able to deceive so many people for so long. The case has exposed vulnerabilities in the systems that should protect individuals from fraud and exploitation, and it has prompted calls for greater oversight and regulation in the field of psychic services. The scandal serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of placing blind trust in individuals claiming supernatural powers and the importance of exercising skepticism and critical thinking.
As the legal proceedings continue, the public is eagerly awaiting further developments in the case and hoping for justice to be served. The scandal surrounding the ventriloquist medium and the mayor of Agde has shone a light on the darker side of psychic services and the potential for abuse and exploitation in this industry. It has also raised awareness about the need for better consumer protection measures and stricter regulations to prevent similar incidents in the future. The fallout from this scandal will likely have far-reaching implications for both the individuals involved and the broader community.
