Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Searches in French Corruption Probe Involving Culture Minister Dati
There are searches happening in Paris at the office of the mayor of the 7th district, the French Culture Ministry, and some private homes.
These searches are part of a big investigation that started in October.
The investigation is about possible corruption, influence peddling, and other illegal activities involving Rachida Dati, who is the current French Culture Minister.
The charges are related to her time as a Member of the European Parliament.
The French Financial Prosecutor is handling this case.
Searches were conducted at the office of the mayor of the 7th district of Paris, the French Culture Ministry, and private homes.
The searches are part of a judicial investigation opened in October 2023.
The investigation involves charges of active and passive corruption, influence peddling, embezzlement of public funds, concealment, and laundering.
The charges are related to Rachida Dati's mandate as a Member of the European Parliament.
The French Financial Prosecutor is overseeing the investigation.
- Who
- Rachida Dati, French Culture Minister
- What
- Searches in a corruption probe involving her European Parliament mandate
- When
- December 18, 2023
- Where
- Paris, France
- Why
- As part of a judicial investigation opened in October 2023 on charges of corruption, influence peddling, embezzlement, concealment, and laundering
- Involved Minister
- Rachida Dati
- Involved Locations
- Office of the mayor of the 7th district of Paris, French Culture Ministry, private homes
- Charges
- Active and passive corruption, influence peddling, embezzlement of public funds, concealment, and laundering
- Investigation Start Date
- October 2023
- Search Date
- December 18, 2023