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Prosecution class complaint against MP Alloncle without further action

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The National Financial Prosecutor's Office closed the complaint against Charles Alloncle, UDR deputy. The investigation concerned suspicions of illegal taking of interests and influence peddling within the framework of a commission of inquiry on public broadcasting.

The National Financial Prosecutor's Office (PNF) closed the complaint against Charles Alloncle, UDR MP.3,2,1 The complaint concerned accusations of illegal taking of interests and influence peddling.3,2,1 The investigation concerned Alloncle's role as rapporteur of a commission of inquiry on public broadcasting.3,2,1

The PNF considered that the criminal classification of illegal taking of interests was not applicable to a parliamentary committee.1 The Prosecutor's Office indicated that Alloncle's perception of an undue advantage was not sufficiently substantiated to justify a criminal investigation.3 The complaint was filed by an anti-corruption association after revelations from the newspaper Le Monde.2

The revelations concerned the sending by Lagardère News of lists of questions to the Members of the Committee of Inquiry.2

Why it matters

  • The National Financial Prosecutor's Office (PNF) is the prosecutor's office specializing in the fight against corruption and financial crimes in France.3,2,1

  • A parliamentary commission of inquiry is a temporary body established by the National Assembly or Senate to consider a specific issue.1

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