French Politician and Journalist Implicated in Qatar Corruption Scandal

Nabil Ennasri, a noted political analyst, faces accusations of facilitating Qatari influence in French politics and media, denying all charges.

Nabil Ennasri is accused of receiving €277,500 from a Qatari commission to influence French politics and media.
The investigation suggests that Ennasri may have paid former MP Hubert Julien-Laferrière €5,000 monthly to promote Qatari interests.
Ennasri, who has been in custody for a year, claims the payments were made by an unrelated individual, not linked to Qatar.
Jean-Pierre Duthion, another suspect, admitted to orchestrating media strategies for Qatar, implicating Ennasri as an intermediary.
The case originated from a 2023 investigation into a disinformation network, raising suspicions about potential Qatari commanditaires.