The Federal Police Office has confirmed it has been interviewing Ukrainian refugees as part of an investigation in alleged war crimes committed by Russian Troops.
There are estimated to be around 15,000 offences, but that number is hard to verify.
It includes shooting of civilians, rapes and torture.
The information could be used later in any prosecutions by the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
The federal prosecutor, Stefan Blättler, has travelled to The Hague to meet court officials to make sure there’s coordination in the gathering of evidence.
Under Swiss law, it’s also possible to prosecute anyone charged with war crimes if they’re on Swiss soil. But prosecutors say there are no processes underway,
Trees down, power out across western Switzerland
Police frank about French crime wave
Skiing to be more expensive this season
Thousands struggle with basic skills
Army sergeant throws cat at recruits
Clock change sends people to the ER
