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France, Gabon
French courts speed up Santullo probe

While in Switzerland the investigation into alleged bribery of Gabonese officials by Sericom, a construction firm founded by Guido Santullo, is well under way, France, acting on Gabonese lawsuits, has just summoned several former associates of the late Italian businessman. [...]

Published on 15.02.2023 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Alain Eymery
François Ndoutoume
Guido Santullo
Hydro travaux publics Gabon
Jean-Pierre Louvet
Newland Consulting
Pierre-Alain Loizeau
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Libreville on edge as French investigators examine Santullo affair emails

France has questioned former associates of the late Italian businessman Guido Santullo at Switzerland's request. The Swiss authorities have since 2018 been investigating the practices of Santullo's construction company Sericom, and have handed over a large number of documents to the French authorities.

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Financial prosecutor's office takes up Santullo case

Gabon recently opened up a new front in Paris in its legal dispute with Sericom, founded by the late Guido Santullo. An investigation.

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The businessman is simultaneously in dispute with the Gabonese government and the oil junior.

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Guido Santullo
Hydro travaux publics Gabon
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