French Minister and Ex-Nissan CEO Face Corruption Trial Request

The French financial prosecutor has called for a trial against Rachida Dati and Carlos Ghosn over alleged corruption and influence peddling.

The French National Financial Prosecutor's Office has requested a trial for Rachida Dati, Minister of Culture, and Carlos Ghosn, former Renault-Nissan CEO, on charges of corruption and influence peddling.
Rachida Dati is accused of receiving €900,000 from a Renault-Nissan subsidiary without performing actual work, potentially masking lobbying activities in the European Parliament.
Carlos Ghosn, who has been under an international arrest warrant since April 2023, is facing charges related to misuse of corporate power, breach of trust, and active corruption.
Dati's legal team argues that the charges are unfounded and aims to challenge the prosecutor's perspective, asserting that evidence of her innocence has been provided.
The final decision on whether to proceed with a trial will be made by the investigating judges, with ongoing appeals in the Paris Court of Appeal potentially influencing the outcome.