The unexpected intervention is a response to alleged financial irregularities and potential favoritism in procuring construction contracts, BBC News reported.
"We are aware that there has been a search by police of the Paris 2024 headquarters today," a representative from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) acknowledged, according to Reuters. The representative further informed that the Paris 2024 organizers fully comply with the ongoing investigation.
The French financial prosecution office (PNF), tasked with identifying and prosecuting economic offenses in the country, affirmed that similar raids were underway at multiple sites involving two entities. In an internal email revealed to Politico, the Olympic organizing committee stated the operations were executed by "teams from the criminal police and the public prosecutor" who were on a mission to "collect documents."
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This sudden raid adds a fresh layer of controversy to the already troubled lead-up to the 2024 Olympics following the startling resignation of Brigitte Henriques in May. Henriques, the former French National Olympic Committee President, made history as the nation's first female Olympic President before an atmosphere of severe discord led to her stepping down. ESPN reported her departure.
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With her background as a former footballer for the French national team, Henriques was a prominent figurehead in the French Olympic committee. Her abrupt exit, coupled with these allegations of corruption, throws the 2024 Paris Olympics into disarray as the organization grapples with internal conflicts and legal investigations.
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These disruptions cast doubt on the preparedness of Paris to host a smooth and corruption-free Olympic Games. They also question the efficacy and transparency of the processes through which the organization awards contracts. With the authorities and Paris 2024 expressing their commitment to cooperate fully, one hopes that any potentially fraudulent actions will be promptly identified and dealt with to restore confidence in the upcoming games.
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