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Police Raid Paris Olympics HQ In Corruption Probe

French police on Tuesday raided the headquarters of the organizing committee of the Paris 2024 Olympics as part of two preliminary investigations into possible corruption.

Investigators arrive unannounced at the headquarters of the Paris Olympic Organizing Committee tasked with building projects for the 2024 Games, BBC News report. The raid comes amid two investigations into possible corruption over allegations of facilitation in procuring construction contracts and misuse of public funds, the report said.

“We are aware of a police raid on the Paris 2024 Games headquarters today,” an IOC spokesperson said of the attack. according to Reuters. “We have been informed by the Paris 2024 Games that they are cooperating fully with the authorities in this matter.” (Related: Olympic Committee recommends ‘open’ categories to promote transgender sports participation)

The French Financial Prosecutor’s Office (PNF), which is responsible for tracking financial crimes in the country, has confirmed to the BBC that raids involving the two organizations have been carried out in multiple locations. According to an internal email, the organizing committee said the raid was being conducted by “a team of criminal police and prosecutors” and was “collecting documents.” share with Politico.

The raid casts yet another shadow over future Games, following the sudden resignation of French National Olympic Committee president Brigitte Enrique in May. Former French footballer Enriquez rose to fame as the country’s first female Olympic president until “fierce internal strife” forced her to resign, ESPN reported. report.

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