French tycoon Bollore charged in Africa corruption probe: spokesman

Paris (AFP) – Billionaire French industrialist Vincent Bollore was charged Wednesday over allegations his company helped two African leaders win elections in return for lucrative contracts, his spokesman said. 

The spokesman did not confirm the precise charges against Bollore, one of France’s most powerful businessmen, who was allowed to leave the courtroom near Paris after being detained on Tuesday.

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