In Sion, interrogations of co-defendants isolate wealth manager Sébastien B.

In the ongoing trial of former wealth manager Sébastien B., his two co-defendants have asserted they never sold certificates from the Dutch company central to the case. Both were questioned extensively over the past two days, reiterating their lack of involvement in sales. This stance appears to isolate Sébastien B. further as the trial enters its third day in Sion.

Sébastien B., facing charges of professional fraud, aggravated breach of trust, and aggravated disloyal management, admitted to feeling stressed but maintained his innocence. He was seen speaking privately with a childhood friend and former business associate, who is also a co-defendant. The associate, who became his partner in 2008, is now also answering to the charges after more than a decade of investigation.

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I am not a salesman by nature. I never sold or offered a certificate to anyone.

"I am not a salesman by nature. I never sold or offered a certificate to anyone," the associate stated during his interrogation. This defense, echoed by the other co-defendant, places increased scrutiny on Sébastien B.'s role and actions. The case revolves around the alleged fraudulent sale of certificates, with the prosecution building its argument against the three men.

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Of course I am stressed. We are still human beings.