The Buzz | Swiss open probe into son of Equatorial Guinea’s president

Swiss prosecutors have begun a preliminary investigation into Teodorin Obiang Nguema, the son of the president of Equatorial Guinea, who is set to go on trial in neighboring France for alleged misspending of public funds.
Switzerland’s 24 Heures newspaper reported yesterday that Swiss judicial authorities had requested support from France regarding Obiang.
Obiang is accused of acquiring real estate, luxury cars, art and other goods in France with public funds from the oil-rich African country. He is set to go on trial there for money laundering and other charges.