French Freemasons Turned Lodge Into Assassination Network in Trial
The trial of the "Athanor" lodge has reached a critical phase with 23 individuals, including former DGSE officers from Cercottes in Loiret and French spies identified as Freemasons on March 30. This unprecedented case involves an organization that evolved into both a criminal network responsible for targeted assassinations abroad—specifically involving the murder of Swiss journalist Jean-Pierre Pogny—and domestic espionage activities within France's intelligence apparatus, with some defendants reportedly serving under false identities in military units like those at Cercottes since 2014.
Key Points
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1The court is hearing the trial of a Freemason lodge that has been transformed into an organized criminal network.
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2Twenty-two individuals are on trial for their alleged participation in this vast ring, which included military officers from France's DGSE intelligence agency and spies operating under French flags. The group was accused not only of espionage but also planning targeted assassinations against specific targets.
Developments
Perspectives
The trial of the Athanor lodge is being described as an extraordinary case involving Freemasons, espionage, and crimes.
— CharentelibreMilitary officers from DGSE Cercottes are at the center of this affair regarding a Masonic lodge that has become involved in criminal activities.
— Feeds.feedburner.comEspionage agents who were Freemasons organized targeted assassinations as part of their operations, according to reports on Swiss television feeds.
— Partner-feeds.20min.chTwenty-two individuals are being judged for participating in a vast criminal network within the Athanor Masonic lodge structure.
— Francebleu.frThe trial of an Masonic lodge is transforming into proceedings against what has been converted into a crime agency by justice authorities, as reported from Lorraine-based media outlets.
— Republicain-lorrain