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France's former spy chief found guilty of using public funds to aid LVMH

Bernard Squarcini, former head of France’s internal intelligence agency, has been jailed and fined for misusing public funds. AP - Michel Euler

A Paris court has found the former head of France's domestic security services, Bernard Squarcini, guilty of influence-peddling and using public resources to benefit LVMH. The trial shed light on efforts by LVMH – the world's biggest luxury group – to protect its reputation.

Squarcini, 69, headed France's domestic security services from 2008 to 2012 and was later hired by luxury giant LVMH as a security consultant.

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