Quentin Le Gaillard, the mayor of Concarneau in the Finistère department of Brittany, was placed under formal investigation for rape and sexual assault on Friday, September 18, 2026. This followed a legal process that began more than a year earlier, when the Quimper prosecutors' office opened a preliminary investigation after receiving a complaint from an adult victim who alleged she had been raped. The case was later assigned to the DCOS (Direction Centrale de la Police Judiciaire) in Brest, a specialized unit that handles serious crimes. Le Gaillard was first placed in custody in June 2026 after several interviews and forensic examinations. Further investigations led to a second placement in custody earlier this week. The case has now been transferred from the Quimper prosecutors' office to the Brest prosecutors' office, which is responsible for the criminal division in Finistère. As part of the judicial process, Le Gaillard was brought before the court on Friday and formally placed under investigation for the charges of rape and sexual assault. Under strict judicial supervision, Le Gaillard is prohibited from contacting the victim and must comply with other restrictions, including appearing at her home if required by authorities. The Brest prosecutors' office has emphasized the seriousness of the case, noting that the accused must adhere to all monitoring measures imposed by the court. If convicted, Quentin Le Gaillard could face a prison sentence of up to 15 years. The case has drawn significant attention in the region, given Le Gaillard's prominent position as a local mayor. The judicial process will continue with further investigations and potential trials in the coming months.