PoliticsLegion of Honour: Police investigate corruption claims for France’s top award

French police detained a senior general last week as part of an ongoing investigation into possible bribery within the selection committee for the Legion of Honour, France’s highest decoration. Investigators are examining alleged payments involving lavish meals, holidays and thousands of euros in cash in exchange for awards.

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