A new corruption scandal has begun to hit the Royal Princely House of Grimaldi. Monaco, officially known as the Principality of Monaco is principality and independent country on the French Riviera. It is surrounded by all sides by the Republic of France and is one of the world’s few monarchies. The Royal House of Grimaldi has ruled Monaco since 1297. Currently, The Head of State and Sovereign Prince of Monaco is H.S.H The Prince Albert II of Monaco. He is the son of the iconic American actress Grace Kelly. Also known throughout the world as the “Fairytale Princess” and humanitarian activist. His father Prince Rainier III ruled Monaco as its longest reigning sovereign. And one of Europe’s longest serving monarchs making history.
Additionally, Monaco is known as the “playground of the rich”. Billions of dollars flow through this country. And often on the beautiful streets expensive luxury cars are matched with owners head-to-toe in jaw dropping haute couture. Monaco has reported billions in its GDP and over 190 thousand US Dollars in GDP per capita.
The Scandal of Les Dossiers du Rocher
A series of e-mails, account statements and confidential documents are now being called, ” Les Dossiers du Rocher”. Which translates to “The Rock Files” have been leaked across the internet. Where a YouTube account published new videos attacking important political. And high powered blue collar personnel of Monaco. Also, several websites hosted around the world, registered in the name of front companies have used protected IP addresses. In order to publish these highly top secret documents which clearly expose of corruption. And have been called Les Dossiers du Rocher.
The publication of these stolen documents is illegal. Even in India, users are unable to access the website with the scandalous exposé of documents. Access has been restricted, however the YouTube channel called “Les Dossiers du Rocher” continues its exposé. In 2021, it attacked the actions of Didier Linotte, President of the Supreme Court of Monaco.
Few weeks later, the same YouTube account published a new video attacking Me Thierry Lacoste, lawyer for Prince Albert II. Then it attacked Laurent Anselmi, a Monegasque politician. Who is alleged to have favored his corrupt friends instead of serving the people of Monaco. He is also the Chief of Staff of the Sovereign Prince.
Claude Palmero is a Monegasque chartered accountant and the Property Administrator of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco. Just 3 months ago, he was alleged to have helped Real Estate tycoon Antonio Caroli . Lest, to rip off the people of Monaco in funds which could have been used otherwise.
Corruption Scandal or Coup d’état for Prince Albert II
Indeed, investigative journalists Gérard Davet and Fabrice Lhomme who work for the Le Monde newspaper. Received a heavy backpack left under a table, filled with kilos of documents aka the Rock Files.
Les Dossiers du Rocher mainly leaked its heavy exposé on real estate maneuvers. Moreover, offshore accounts, favors called in between politicians. And friends to make each other more powerful. According to the accusers, the common enemy of these four men would be the billionaire Patrice Pastor. Thus said to be the most important real estate developer of the Rock.
