LVMH, France and Influence Peddling

France’s Ex-Intelligence Chief Convicted in Influence Peddling Trial Involving LVMH
Bernard Squarcini was found guilty of organizing a bizarre illegal surveillance operation on a gadfly journalist at the request of the luxury company, among other offenses.
France’s former spy chief who worked for LVMH convicted in influence peddling case
Laurent Marcadier, LVMH’s former security chief and a former magistrate, was acquitted as was police prefect Pierre Lieutaud. Seven other defendants were sentenced to between six months and three years in prison, portions of which were suspended, in addition to fines.
Ex-French intelligence chief convicted of providing illegal services to LVMH
Bernard Squarcini, the former head of France's domestic intelligence services, was convicted on March 7, 2025, for using public resources to assist LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) in a series of illegal activities, including surveillance on a French journalist.
Former French Intelligence Head Bernard Squarcini Sentenced for Influence Peddling in Case Linked to LVMH
The charges against Squarcini, who set up his own private intelligence firm in 2013, include having used security contacts for private gain, such as obtaining confidential information for LVMH ...
France's former spy chief found guilty of using public resources to aid LVMH
A Paris court found the former head of France's domestic security services, Bernard Squarcini, guilty on Friday of using public resources to benefit LVMH, in a trial that shed light on efforts by the world's biggest luxury group to protect its reputation.
French Former Spy Chief Known as ‘The Shark’ Convicted Over LVMH Dealings
France’s former top intelligence official, Bernard Squarcini, was found guilty of illegally taking advantage of his networks to serve private interests, including those of luxury giant LVMH’s head Bernard Arnault.
France’s former spy chief convicted over dealings with Europe’s richest man
The former chief of France’s internal spy agency has been convicted of using public resources and his position of power to serve the private interests of Europe’s richest man, Bernard Arnault, the LVMH chief executive.
Billionaires shed $335b since watching Trump’s swearing in
Companies owned by the billionaires lining up to support Donald Trump have lost $US1.43 trillion in market value since his ...
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Number of People Worth Over $100 Billion Rises to 15
The number of people worldwide worth $100 billion or more has risen to 15. They are mostly Americans, and just a few ...
All About Lisa’s Rumored Boyfriend, Frédéric Arnault, LVMH Watches’ CEO
Arnault, the 29-year-old CEO of LVMH Watches, might just fit the bill. After all, Lisa has been representing LVMH brands for years. In 2020, she was named Bulgari’s ambassador. Interestingly, the ...