Why was the owner of the Swiss bar that caught fire arrested?

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The owner of the Swiss bar was arrested due to being considered a flight risk after a deadly fire killed 40 people. Investigations revealed the bar had not undergone fire safety inspections for several years, and authorities suspect criminal negligence, including manslaughter and arson by negligence.

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Owner of Swiss ski resort bar in custody after deadly fire

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Bar owners questioned for six hours by Swiss prosecutors
Jacques Moretti detained as a flight risk after interrogation 7s
Couple under investigation for manslaughter and arson by negligence 11s
Bar lacked safety inspection for five years; sparklers likely caused fire 19s
Swiss judge has 48 hours to decide on continued detention 40s

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Owner of Swiss ski resort bar in custody after deadly fire

CBS News

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Owner of Swiss ski resort bar in custody after deadly fire

Jacques Moretti was detained as a flight risk following the interrogation.

Owner of Swiss ski resort bar in custody after deadly fire

CBS News

1 day ago

Owner of Swiss ski resort bar in custody after deadly fire

The couple faces a criminal investigation for suspected manslaughter, bodily harm, and arson by negligence.

Manager of Swiss bar that caught fire, killing 40, held in custody

Euronews

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Manager of Swiss bar that caught fire, killing 40, held in custody

Authorities arrested one of the managers of the Swiss bar on Thursday due to a potential risk of flight.

Manager of Swiss bar that caught fire, killing 40, held in custody

Euronews

1 day ago

Manager of Swiss bar that caught fire, killing 40, held in custody

The arrest follows revelations that fire safety inspections at the bar had not been conducted since 2019.

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