Jean-François Copé Under Investigation Over Alleged Misuse of Municipal Vehicles

The longtime mayor of Meaux is accused of using public resources for personal and non-mayoral activities, prompting a corruption probe by Paris prosecutors.

Jean-François Copé, mayor of Meaux since 1995, is being investigated for potentially improper use of municipal vehicles and chauffeurs.
The inquiry follows an April 2022 report by the Île-de-France Regional Chamber of Accounts, which flagged excessive use of public resources without proper authorization.
Copé allegedly used a municipal vehicle and two chauffeurs for daily commutes between Meaux and his Paris residence, costing the city €126,000 annually between 2018 and 2020.
The anti-corruption group Anticor reported the matter to authorities, leading to the Paris prosecutor's office opening an investigation in June 2024.
Copé denies wrongdoing, claiming transparency and stating the vehicles were used strictly for mayoral duties, while opposition figures call for accountability.