Internal Watchdog says Data Leaks and Bribery Push French Police Misconduct Cases to Five-Year High

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An internal report recorded 341 integrity breaches within France’s National Police last year, driven by a sharp rise in unauthorized database queries and bribery, even as the oversight body lacks the power to penalize officers.

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Primary source: OCCRP · September 25, 2026

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