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Benoît Puga questioned in Legion of Honour corruption investigation
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Three of Jean-Pierre Bansard's children were awarded either the Legion of Honour or the National Order of Merit.
Former Legion of Honour Grand Chancellor Benoît Puga was taken into police custody on September 22 and released the following evening. Investigators are examining whether honours were obtained through bribery, influence peddling or conflicts of interest.
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Benoît Puga was taken into police custody on September 22 and released the following evening.
“He was taken into police custody in the morning on September 22 and released the next evening”
AllegedThe investigation is examining whether Benoît Puga received bribes in exchange for putting nominees forward for national honours.
“investigate corruption claims ... whether he received bribes in exchange for putting nominees forward”
The investigation concerns alleged corruption, influence peddling and illegal conflict of interest.
“an ongoing 2023 investigation into corruption, influence peddling and illegal conflict of interest”