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Vincent Bolloré Faces Corruption Trial in France Over Togo Port Deal

First article: 19 mar. 2026, 16:29 | Last update: 19 mar. 2026, 20:27 | 2 sources | 2 articles

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Vincent Bolloré, a prominent French businessman, is facing corruption charges in France related to a port deal in Togo. The allegations stem from accusations that Bolloré's company offered discounted advertising rates to Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé in 2010, in exchange for securing the concession to operate the port of Lomé. Prosecutors argue that these actions constitute bribery of a foreign public official.

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Billionaire Bolloré Faces French Corruption Trial Over Togo Port Foto: Bloomberg
Bloomberg 19 mar. 2026, 16:29 (1 day ago)

Billionaire Bolloré Faces French Corruption Trial Over Togo Port

Billionaire Vincent Bolloré was ordered to face trial in December over allegations including bribery to win a port contract in Togo a decade and a half ago.

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French tycoon Bolloré to face corruption trial over elections in Togo and Guinea Foto: France 24
France 24 19 mar. 2026, 20:27 (1 day ago) Excellent

French tycoon Bolloré to face corruption trial over elections in Togo and Guinea

French billionaire Vincent Bolloré is set to face trial on corruption and embezzlement charges linked to election campaigns in Togo and Guinea between 2009 and 2011, prosecutors said on Thursday. Bolloré, the former head of his family’s eponymous multinational group, is accused of undercharging for services provided to presidential candidates in both countries in exchange for port contracts.

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