Overview

• The June 23 complaint accuses Philippe of embezzlement, favoritism, illicit interest, concussion and moral harassment during his tenure at Le Havre Seine Métropole.
• At issue is a July 2020 multi-year agreement that awarded €2.154 million to LH French Tech, chaired by Stéphanie de Bazelaire, under a service of general economic interest.
• Judith, the whistleblower, has official alert status and says she suffered moral harassment and lost her contract after raising concerns.
• Édouard Philippe denies any wrongdoing and characterizes the allegations as a personal vendetta by a disgruntled former senior official.
• The PNF continues to analyze documents seized in 2024 searches, while the whistleblower’s lawyer warns the probe could stall due to Philippe’s prospective 2027 presidential bid.