Jean Castex Questioned in Public Funds Investigation, Released Without Charges
The former French Prime Minister and current RATP CEO denies wrongdoing in a probe linked to 2017 financial decisions during his tenure in local government.
- Jean Castex was placed in custody on February 13, 2025, as part of a preliminary investigation into alleged misuse of public funds in the Pyrénées-Orientales region.
- The case involves financial aid provided in 2017 to a struggling company, Selecom, while Castex was president of the Conflent Canigou community of communes.
- Authorities have clarified there are no allegations of personal financial gain against Castex or the other three individuals questioned in the case.
- The investigation was initiated following a 2023 complaint by the anti-corruption association Anticor, focusing on the legality of the financial aid provided despite a negative recommendation from the local prefecture.
- Castex, who cooperated fully with authorities, has stated he is confident no laws were broken and has called for respect for judicial processes.
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