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French Prosecutors Clear Paris 2024 Chief Estanguet of Wrongdoing

4/4/2026

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French financial prosecutors closed an investigation into Tony Estanguet, chief of the Paris 2024 Olympics organizing committee, over his salary.
On April 3, the prosecutors announced the inquiry found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing.
Estanguet stated he did not participate in determining his salary as president of the organizing committee.
Estanguet is a three-time Olympic canoeing champion.

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French financial prosecutors closed an investigation into Tony Estanguet, chief of the Paris 2024 Olympics organizing committee, over his salary.
On April 3, the prosecutors announced the inquiry found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing.
Estanguet stated he did not participate in determining his salary as president of the organizing committee.
Estanguet is a three-time Olympic canoeing champion.