Why France s justice minister is himself on trial
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Rafale Deal under French Scanner
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The controversy over the 36 Rafale fighter jets India procured from the Dassault Aviation company of France rekindled as a judicial investigation into the deal of late commenced in the West European nation.
The Parquet National Financier (PNF) of France appointed a judge to investigate the deal, acting on a complaint filed by Sherpa, an organisation and set up to legally fight financial crimes and protect and defend victims of such offences. The PNF – a judicial institution set up to probe serious economic and financial crimes – confirmed that it launched an investigation into the multi-billion-dollar deal for sale of 36 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Rafale Deal: As France Begins Judicial Probe, War Of Words Erupts Between BJP And Congress
French investigative website Mediapart has accused the French government of corruption in connection with its supply of 36 Rafale fighter jets to India.
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France on Saturday commenced a judicial probe to investigate suspected corruption and favouritism in the Rs 59,000 crore Rafale deal with India, reports claimed.
According to French investigative website Mediapart, a judge has been appointed to probe allegations of corruption levelled against the French government over its supply of 36 Rafale fighter jets to India.