SaralnamaA former anaesthetist, Frédéric Péchier, is on trial in Besanç, France. He is accused of poisoning 30 people, including 12 who died, between 2008 and 2017. The trial began on and will last over three months. Péchier denies the charges, saying there is no proof. The case started after a patient's heart stopped during surgery in. Tests showed high levels of potassium in her drugs. Investigators found more suspicious cases at two clinics where Péchier worked. Prosecutors claim he tampered with medicines to cause cardiac arrests. If found guilty, Péchier faces life in prison. To follow the trial, check reliable news sources for updates. (Updated 8 Sep 2025, 18:09 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A former anaesthetist, Frédéric Péchier, is on trial in Besanç, France
- He is accused of poisoning 30 people, including 12 who died, between 2008 and 2017
- The trial began on and will last over three months