PERCÉ – Serious allegations surrounding the Director of Urban Planning and Land Management for the Town of Percé led to his suspension by the municipal administration on October 30.

According to information obtained by SPEC, Ghislain Pitre is suspected of fraud, theft of large sums of money from the municipality and the falsification of documents, prompting the launch of an administrative investigation.

The executive is suspended with pay while the investigation is being carried out.

The attorney for the Town of Percé, Simon Cossette Lachance, points out that an independent and impartial firm has been tasked to conduct the investigation.

A report is expected to be produced as soon as possible.

Sources indicate that the alleged incidents extend over a lengthy period of time. They also say the Permanent Anti-Corruption Unit (UPAC) has taken an interest in the case, a fact that is being denied by the Town of Percé.

When contacted, Mr. Pitre declined to comment regarding the allegations, referring SPEC to the Town of Percé.

This is a delicate situation for the mayor of Percé, Cathy Poirier, considering the fact that Mr. Pitre is her spouse.

Ms. Poirier also refused to comment on the situation.

The Town of Percé attorney says the mayor was not informed of the investigation’s administrative procedures.