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Governor of Bank of France attacked in Basel

Thursday, 29 September 2022 06:30

François Villeroy de Galhau - (c) Banque de France

It’s been revealed a man who was brutally attacked in Basel over the summer is the Governor of the Bank of France.

A man with a hammer started to strike Francois Villeroy de Galhau in June,  close to the HQ of the Bank of International Settlements – of which he is chairman. 

The 39-year-old attacker is in custody. Police say he didn’t stop hitting the banker even when he was on the ground. 

It’s thought the man had a political motive as it appears he knew exactly who his target was, beyond general knowledge – say the police.

Court has called for a full psychiatric report. 

A full trial is due next year. 
 

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