Ex-Auburn Public Works Director Pleads to Embezzling Thousands for Personal Use

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A former senior official filed a new complaint against the Mayor of Le Havre, Édouard Philippe, who she accused of favouritism, embezzlement of public funds and moral harassment about a contract with the LH French Tech association when he presided over the urban community of Le Havre. This case was already under investigation, which was opened by the National Public Prosecutor's Office (PNF) in the spring of 2024.

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Edouard Philippe is in turmoil. Friday, June 20, 2025, the former Prime Minister was the target of a complaint of embezzlement, harassment and favouritism. Charges he strongly challenges, denouncing a personal "soldetta", while the investigation is still ongoing.

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After a first complaint in September 2023, a second concerns the former Prime Minister for moral harassment, favouritism, embezzlement of public funds, illegal taking of interest and conspiracy.

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A former senior official accuses Édouard Philippe of favouritism, embezzlement of public funds and moral harassment about a contract with the LH French Tech association when he was president of the Le Havre urban community.

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A whistleblower filed a civil party complaint in Paris in order for an investigating judge to investigate the acts of embezzlement and favouritism which she accuses the former Prime Minister and Mayor (Horizons) of Le Havre Edouard Philippe, who disputes. ...