French police raid IMF chief Christine Lagarde’s flat in Bernard Tapie probe.<\/p>\n
French authorities have searched the Paris flat of IMF chief Christine Lagarde as part of an investigation into her handling of a 2008 compensation payment to a businessman supporter of ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy, her lawyer said.<\/p>\n
Police are investigating claims that Lagarde, when French Finance Minister under Nicolas Sarkozy, acted illegally in approving the \u20ac285m arbitration payout to Bernard Tapie.<\/p>\n
Lagarde denies any wrongdoing.<\/p>\n
“This search will help uncover the truth, which will contribute to exonerating my client from any criminal wrongdoing,” Lagarde’s lawyer, Yves Repiquet, told Reuters.<\/p>\n
Ms. Lagarde confirmed the decision in a statement but said it was “without basis,” adding she would challenge it with a higher court. She said she was heading back to Washington Wednesday and would brief the IMF board about the latest development.<\/p>\n
The investigation is part of a complex, drawn-out probe into the alleged misuse of state funds. The case stems from a decision in the 2008 to use arbitration to settle a dispute with business tycoon Bernard Tapie. The arbitration panel awarded \u20ac420 million to Mr. Tapie.<\/p>\n
IMF issued a statement after Managing Director Christine Lagarde put under formal investigation for her role in an arbitration case during her time as French finance minister.<\/p>\n
IMF spokesman Gerry Rice: \u201cShe is now on her way back to Washington and will, of course, brief the board as soon as possible. Until then, we have no further comment\u201d<\/p>\n
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