It has been reported that Estingué, chairman of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee, which will begin this summer, is the subject of an investigation by French authorities over his own compensation. President Estangue denies any wrongdoing on his part and has indicated that he will cooperate with the authorities' investigation.
On the 6th, French media reported, citing sources, that Estanguet, president of the Paris Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, is the subject of an investigation by French authorities over the amount of his compensation.
According to reports, President Estanguet had been receiving 270,000 euros a year, or approximately 43 million yen in Japanese yen, up until 2020, which exceeds the maximum executive remuneration for non-profit organizations set by French law. There is a suspicion that he may have done so.
Regarding these reports, President Estangue told the media on the 8th, ``I am not involved in determining the amount of remuneration.Many institutions are set up to make this determination, and the government also participates in monitoring.'' '' and denied any wrongdoing.
He then said, ``I will answer any questions,'' indicating that he will cooperate with the authorities' investigation.
Last June, the headquarters of the organizing committee for the Paris Games was under investigation by the authorities on suspicion of embezzling public funds and providing favors, and with less than six months until the opening of the Games, new suspicions are spreading. I am.