Lawyer Thierry Lacoste charged in Monaco corruption case
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
Monaco's prosecutor-general has confirmed the indictment of Thierry Lacoste on charges including organised corruption, influence peddling and money laundering.
The prosecutor-general's office confirmed on Saturday 5 September 2026 that Thierry Lacoste, a lawyer long known for his close ties to Prince Albert II, has been formally indicted on four counts: membership of a criminal conspiracy, active corruption of a national public official within an organised gang, passive influence peddling within an organised gang, and money laundering.
Lacoste, widely recognised in Monaco legal and royal circles as a childhood friend of the Sovereign Prince, had been a prominent figure in the Principality's professional community for many years. The indictment, issued by the parquet général, marks a significant escalation in what is shaping up to be one of the most serious judicial proceedings to touch Monaco's inner circles in recent memory.
No details of the alleged underlying conduct have been made public at this stage, and the presumption of innocence applies throughout the proceedings. Residents and property owners with interests in Monaco's legal and governance landscape will be watching how the case develops through the Principality's judicial system.