Suspect identified in Geneva Grand Theatre camera filming case

Judicial police have identified a suspect in the disturbing case of hidden cameras discovered in changing rooms at the Grand Théâtre de Genève, an opera house heavily subsidized by the city. The investigation centers on cameras found in March 2025 within a shower area of a changing room used by female technicians, ushers, and human resources staff.

The suspect, a technical employee at the theater, was taken into custody on May 11 but offered no confession and returned to work the following day. However, a simultaneous search of his home uncovered thousands of images stored on hard drives and USB sticks. These recordings, captured by drones and cameras, date back to at least 2014 and show dozens of women in changing rooms, restrooms, and bathrooms.

The case gained public attention after an employee noticed a thin wire on a ceiling light fixture in the shower on March 8, 2025. This changing room is located near the suspect's workplace. The investigation has since expanded, with 23 women now participating as plaintiffs in the criminal proceedings.

Adding to the concern, a document suggests the opera may not have acted decisively on a previous discovery. Twelve years prior, a camera was found in the dancers' changing room, but it appears the theater did not implement extensive measures to investigate the incident at that time. The identified suspect is currently suspended without pay, pending the outcome of the investigation.