Three individuals prosecuted for fraud in connection with the sale of magnetotherapy kits in the Var department of southeastern France have been acquitted. The case, heard by the Draguignan Criminal Court, centered on allegations that the defendants used "old-fashioned" methods to sell the kits, which were claimed to have therapeutic benefits.
The court delivered its verdict on April 4, 2026, finding the defendants not guilty of the organized fraud charges brought against them. The prosecution had argued that the sales methods and health claims constituted deception.
Magnetotherapy, which involves using magnetic fields for therapeutic purposes, is not recognized as a conventional medical treatment by French health authorities. The acquittal concludes a legal proceeding that examined the boundary between alternative wellness practices and fraudulent commercial activity.
