POLITICS● ELEVATEDSep 29 · Sep 29, 2026, 2:43 PM
Legion of Honour: Police investigate corruption claims for France’s top award
France 24 [en] · western europe
French police took a top general into custody last week as part of an ongoing probe into potential bribery among the selection committee for the country’s highest decoration, the Legion of Honour. Investigations centre on possible payoffs for awards including expansive meals, holidays and thousands of euros in cash.
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