French Culture Minister Rachida Dati Faces Scrutiny Over Undeclared Luxury Jewelry

Government spokesperson confirms Dati must amend asset declarations if allegations are verified, as her legal team prepares a defamation complaint.

An investigation by Libération alleges Rachida Dati failed to declare 19 luxury jewelry pieces worth €420,000 in her asset filings since 2017.
Government spokesperson Sophie Primas stated that if the claims are accurate, Dati must regularize her declarations in compliance with HATVP regulations.
Dati’s legal team announced plans to file a defamation complaint and has contacted the Haute Autorité pour la transparence de la vie publique (HATVP).
HATVP rules mandate that assets exceeding €10,000, including high-value jewelry, must be declared, and non-compliance can lead to legal action.
The omitted items reportedly include a €32,000 Chopard watch and a €29,000 Cartier model, raising questions about transparency and accountability in public office.