The 2024 Olympic Games, scheduled to take place in Paris, are a source of national pride and excitement for many French people. However, dark clouds now hang over the organization of this major event. Indeed, new searches were recently carried out at the headquarters of the Olympic organizing committee and in several event agencies responsible for the opening ceremonies. This investigation comes in addition to two other procedures already opened, all aimed at revealing possible irregularities in the award of contracts linked to the organization of the Games.
The searches were carried out by financial investigators from Oclciff, as part of a preliminary investigation led by the National Financial Prosecutor’s Office (PNF). The charges include illegal taking of interest, favoritism and receiving stolen property. Several companies, including the organizing committee and the companies Double 2, Ubibene, Obo and Paname 24, were affected by these searches.
Among these companies, Paname 24 is the one that particularly attracts attention. Indeed, it brings together five renowned event production agencies in France, including Ubi Bene, Obo and Double 2. It is responsible for the executive production of the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This search highlights the importance of the ongoing investigation, which is closely examining the contracts linked to these ceremonies.
The PNF is now responsible for three separate investigations into the markets relating to the organization of the 2024 Olympic Games. The first two investigations relate to suspicions of favoritism and misappropriation of public funds during the awarding of contracts by the organizing committee and Solideo, the establishment responsible for the construction of the Olympic works. Investigators are examining around 20 potentially suspicious contracts, seeking to determine whether there were any irregularities in these deals.
These new revelations are disturbing and raise questions about the transparency and ethics surrounding the organization of the 2024 Olympic Games. It is essential that all investigations are conducted in a thorough and impartial manner to ensure the integrity of this prestigious event.
The organizing committee for the 2024 Olympic Games confirmed its full cooperation with the judicial authorities and declared that it was providing all the requested information. It is important that all parties involved collaborate fully to shed light on these matters and ensure the impeccable organization of the 2024 Olympic Games.